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Lion Dance are performed accompanied by loud beating drums, cymbals, gongs, with the music synchronise to the dance movements and actions.
The loud music, along with the firecrackers and lion movements are used to scare away “evil spirits” so that good luck will follow as with the beginning of the Lunar New Year.
Taken at the 2014 Hurstville Lunar New Year Festival.
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2024 Lunar New Year in London Chinatown
Vibrant colors burst forth as a grand dragon winds through the bustling Chinatown crowd during Chinese New Year festivities. Draped in red and gold, its scales ripple above the joyous throng, embodying the event's lively atmosphere. Elaborate designs adorn the dragon's head, shimmering in the sunlight as it gazes over smiling awe filled faces.
Fire Dragon dance performance in a local chinese taoist temple procession in conjunction with the birthday of deity Seng Ong Kong.
Shot on Kodak Vision 3 500T pushed 2 stops.
Dragon dance of Chinese lion dance occurs later and Purchase. Before the dragon dance also dance royal proclamation and phoenix but less common in (proclaiming the roof, phoenix is blank). Dragon dance at first appear only in Tet Nguyen Tieu festival and after harvest autumn . Dragon dance in the Chinese appeared in Vietnam in the years 1944-1945 by about Tran Boi, an owner of Trung Nam soap production in Sa Dec , which is the source of Phuoc Chau ( Fujian ), which is considered the cradle of the dragon dance, organized youth dance team from the workers in his shop. Dragon dance has a lot of different tones, it is thought that there are more than 30 dance. Dragon is divided into three categories: * Dragon silk is made of cloth fastened to the tree hard to dance, * Dragon circle is made of cardboard, with rounded belly and long, hard Dragon * only for the procession, carrying, not to perform. Teacher lion dance or just two people, but there must be more Dragon dance practitioners meticulously to reflect movements in sync when winding dragon, dragon reporters to, reverse dragon. Dragon dance needs at least 6 people, or many people also came to the same controls 20-30 dragon god seemed imposing.
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Well, it's a marvelous night for a dragondance
With the stars up above in your eyes
A fantabulous night to make romance
'Neath the cover of October skies
Amidst a Dragon Dance, this dancer showed determination, passion, commitment and provide beautiful coloring with the Dragon.
Netherllands, Rotterdam, Oude Westen, West-Kruiskade, Wijkpark, Chinese New Year, Year of the Rabbit, Dragon dance , Spectators (uncut)
The IFFR cleverly included the Chinese new year festivities in its XL program .
Seeing all the Lion Dancers during the Chinese New Year is great, but when the Dragons come out, you're really in for a treat! They are so big that it takes a team of people to control them and make them wind and weave through the streets like some sort of immense serpent. It's really something special to see!
Phang Lhasbol festival is an unique festival of Sikkim. It was introduced by the 3rd king of Sikkim Chakdor Namgyal. Mt. Kanchendzongas deity is worshipped on this day for its unifying power. This festival is also in honor of the brotherhood that was signed between Lepchas n Bhutias- n the local deities that were also invited to witness the occasions. Mask dances n ceremonies are performed in different monasteries in Sikkim including Pemayangtse Monastery.
The guardian deity is portrayed by the masked Lama daces as a fiery red faced deity with with a crown of five skulls.
The monks also performed Pang-Toed dance n spectacular warrior dance.
dragon dance at dragon boat festival! i increased the contrast and colors to bring more energy to the photo.
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The Dragon Dance at the Cash & Carry Mall grounds. January 26 is the start of the Chinese Year of the Ox. Kung Hei Fat Choi everyone! Photographed by my son, Mike (my_toyota_corolla), using a Canon PS SX10.
San Francisco's Chinatown, the oldest and one of the largest in North America, is a vibrant neighborhood rich in history and culture. Established in 1848, it spans 24 city blocks and is a bustling enclave filled with an array of shops, markets, restaurants, and cultural landmarks. Visitors are greeted by the iconic Dragon Gate at the intersection of Grant Avenue and Bush Street, leading into a world of colorful lanterns, herbal medicine shops, and authentic dim sum eateries. The area is known for its historic architecture, including the Tien Hau Temple and the Chinese Historical Society of America Museum, which offer glimpses into the community's past. Festivals such as the Chinese New Year Parade showcase traditional dragon dances and elaborate floats, drawing crowds from all over. San Francisco's Chinatown is a testament to the enduring legacy and dynamic spirit of the Chinese-American community.