Underneath each costume, two members of the Joyous Spring Lion Dance Troupe shuffle forwards and backwards over and over again, until every step is precise and in time with the beat of a drum.
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In Like a Lion
performed a traditional lion dance at St. Andrew & St. Luke Episcopal Church in Beacon on Feb. 8 to celebrate the Lunar New Year. They were accompanied by drums, gongs and cymbals, and afterward ...
"You'd think the head and tail of the lion is the most important in lion dancing. This is true, but drum music is [like a finishing touch]," says Ha. "The music helps bring the lion to life." ...
A colourful, fierce-looking lion the size of two men is dancing to the beat of traditional Chinese drums. It moves quickly yet delicately, like a kung fu master, before unrolling a scroll with its ...
Residents flocked to the plaza, eager to experience the visual and auditory spectacle that is synonymous with this traditional art form. The air resonated with the rhythm of drums, synchronizing ...
Orang Orang Drum Theatre's upcoming 'Laguku' show revitalises traditional drumming by introducing fresh talent and innovative influences ...
"Perhaps it was learning lion dance and crafting techniques from such ... he was struck by foreign teams using illuminated decorations on their drums during a competition. This sparked his ...
There are now lion dance teams with members composed mainly of Malays and Indians.” Malaysia also intends to make a Unesco nomination for the 24 festive drums, a performance that blends drumming ...