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- What is the Chinese lion dance? The Chinese lion dance, which is known as wǔshī in Mandarin, is a kind of traditional Chinese dance that’s performed at special occasions, including New Year. As you might have already guessed, dancers operate a large, lion-like costume to mimic the movements of a lion.
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Performed in a lion costume, accompanied by the music of beating drums, clashing cymbals, and resounding gongs, lion dances imitate a lion's various movements or demonstrate martial arts agility, depending on the style.
The Chinese lion dance, which is known as wǔshī in Mandarin, is a kind of traditional Chinese dance that’s performed at special occasions, including New Year. As you might have already guessed, dancers operate a large, lion-like costume to mimic the movements of a lion.
Learn how to perform a Chinese Lion Dance in 10 Basic Steps with Kwan the Chinese Lion and Jess!00:04 1. Sleep00:14 2. Wake Up00:23 3. Bow 3x00:31 4. Explore...
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The Lion Dance. The traditional lion dance seen at Chinese New Year originates from the legend of the monster known as Nian. You can read all about the legend in our illustrated Story of Nian. Street celebrations often include a performance of the lion dance which is thought to bring good luck.
The Lion Dance involves performers dressed in a lion costume, often consisting of a vibrant lion head and a long, colorful lion body. The lion is operated by two or more performers who mimic the movements of a lion while inside the costume.
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Lion dance (traditional Chinese: 舞獅; simplified Chinese: 舞狮; pinyin: wǔshī) is a form of traditional dance in Chinese culture and other Asian countries in which performers mimic a lion's movements in a lion costume to bring good luck and fortune.
Below is an illustrated fun guide packed with information to assist you in understanding the lion dance performance. So enjoy your next lion dance and fully reap the benefits of its blessings and good fortune.
