The case of the lion dance chinatown, book 2 by laurence yep. All the books i read this summer all the most amazing netflix binges i devoured, and all the movies reviwed. Ernie wan is very excited for the chinese new year festival. They also grace many other auspicious occasions such as wedding, planting or harvest time, religious ceremonies, or even at the launch of a new business. This is a great non fiction book about the chinese new year. It is also performed at business openings, weddings, birthdays and other celebratory events to bring peace and good fortune. Our company specializes in lion dance, music, and entertainment, hence the name liondanceme. It is interesting that it also includes a section on the how the lion dance is practiced in other countries such as japan and korea. Lion dancers are usually grouped into martial art schools and the lion dance is a way of showcasing their skills. We also do a round of finish that hamilton lyric, which is always a blast. The chinese northern lion dances are usually performed appear in pairs in north china. As the title says, im looking for books but also chapters from other books, encyclopedias etc about the chinese lion dance. He does a great job of documenting many aspects of this ancient chinese art. Ernies father, a kung fu master, choreographs the lion dance, the center of the.
They are both part of traditional chinese celebrations, and both are thought to bring good luck and scare away the evil spirits. The book follows ernie wan through his preparation to his first lion dance one chinese new years day in new yorks chinatown. More important, you see the closeness of his family and the value of rites of passage in gathering people together. Chinese lion dance fundamental movements can be found in chinese martial arts, and it is commonly performed to a vigorous drum beat. Ernie wan prepares to celebrate the chinese new year. Laughing dragon kung fus lion dance troupe can bring you and your guests luck, prosperity and joy. Hd lion dance lunar new year celebration 2014 at disney. The lion dance is also accompanied by the music of a large drum, gong and cymbals, and the popping of firecrackers. Looking for books about the chinese lion dance art and literature. Acrobatic lion dance are performed on high shaolin poles with the elegantly and swiftly moving from pole to pole during the show. Hu has done a great service to the lion dancing community by compiling this book. The lion dance is not only looked upon as the skillful display of. In chinese mythology, the dragon represents the emperor and is one of the most powerful animals. A lion dance consists of two people, one controlling the head and the other being the tail, chasing off evil spirits to bring good luck.
Will they be able to find each other and reconnect. Elayne hawkins, advertising director for a cosmetics firm, finds her comfortable life shattered when she is falsely accused of corporate sabotage. Lion dance paperback september 12, 2003 by tristan macavery author. Sometimes, to make things more exciting, two lion kids will. During the more than 1,000 years of development, lion dance has developed into two major genres northern lion dance and southern lion dance. To begin lion dance, drums, cymbals and gongs play as loud as possible. In chinese tradition, lion is regarded as a mascot, which can bring good. The story goes that a village plagued by a demon asked for help from the gods. Lion dance is the mfa thesis film of zheng kang and tim pattinson, from usc school of cinematic arts. Lion dancing academics university of colorado denver. It shows boy practicing, getting ready for the parade, during the parade and what is celebrated on chinese new year. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read.
During a lion dance performance, 2 performers co operate to become a lion. A chinese lion dance performance is commonly mistaken for a dragon dance in most western countries. Celebrate the lunar new year with this wonderful book online. It is all about a little boy who is performing the lion dance on chinese new year. Boost your next event with a lion dance performance.
Lion dance illustration tigre y dragon, dragones, pinturas. The dance may be extended, or parts may be left out. Singapore book of records 2006 nam sieng dragon and lion dance activity centre created the largest lion in singapore on its 16 anniversary celebration dinner on 1 may 2006. Folklorist madeline slovenzlow and authorlibrarian kate waters have combined forces to provide a detailed text about the customs and rituals leading up to the chinese new year celebration. Jian, a chinese lion dancer, is performing in his citys parade when he locks eyes with ayumi, a visiting tourist. The lion dance will scare away evil spirits and bring good luck for the new year, as well as bring honor to the wan family if ernie dances it well. Hd lunar new year celebration at disney california adventure lion dance 2014 the year of the horse video shot by benson ma on. Lion dance troupes perform throughout the twoweek lunar new year celebrations, often going from village to village. The first book on how to draw the lion dance bambang edison soekanto on. It is said that in the northern wei dynasty 386534, emperor. Northern lions have shaggy orange and yellow hair with a red bow on its head to indicate a male lion, or a green bow to represent a female. Welcome to the official website of singapore jin ann sports association. In our performances throughout australia, we often hear our lions referred to as dragons.
They are incredible acrobatic performances and in chinese culture it is believed to scare away the. The northern lion dance has a longer history than any other forms of lion dance. The chinese dragon and lion dances are often confused. Happyluckylions helps you to book a lion dance for your opening ceremony, wedding ceremony, or welcoming with a seamless process. This book is a definite musthave for anyone interested in the history and practice of lion dancing. It was founded by norman lau in 2012, who took a traditional chinese cultural art and transformed it into a modern entertainment company. Great childrens literature for the chinese new year holiday part of the collection of book lists at apples4theteacher. It was traditionally performed only by male martial artists. Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment lion dance hiroshima hiroshima. Hong kong chinese new year lion dance performances and dragon parades take place just about everywhere, from businesses and office buildings, shopping centers to restaurants and hotels, even at the markets, chances are, you will be able to catch one at some point or another after new years day.
The lion dance is different from the dragon dance in that it is operated by just two people whereas the dragon takes 9 or more people to operate. The northern lion will normally perform in pairs with another person holding a ball for the pair of lion to chase after. Southern lion dance is a highly spectacular and mysterious art in chinese cultural traditions. I think this is a great book to read to learn about the chinese new year and the lion. Many people are familiar with lion dancers because they often appear at chinese cultural events in china and abroad, especially during lunar new year parades. These daring aerial lion dance shows are perfect for indoor and outdoors events, the elevated position allowing for large crowds to witness the exciting spectacle. The techniques of such particular style combine the various elements found in. Our association was established in october 2012 to primarily promote and cultivate the traditional cultural arts of. Lion dancephotoxinhua the lion dance is one of the most widely spread folk dance in china. The northern lion looks pretty much like a peking dog, with its whole body covered with long fur. An example of a typical lion dance is found in a chinese new year banquet program. Lion dancer by kate waters scholastic books for kids. The chinese lion dance is customarily performed during the lunar new year to herald in the new year and bring prosperity, good luck and peace. We help you save time in coordinating, reminding, and remove unneccessary stress in your lion dance booking.
The first book from the new joey yap cultural series. The lion dance is a chinese performing art which has been perfected over a period of over a thousand years. Provided to youtube by naxos of america lion dance heart of the dragon ensemble heart of the dragon ensemble. Explore classroom activities, puzzles, teacher resources and enrichment pdfs for this book. Lion and dragon dance is more frequently performed during the lunar new year and can be seen in all parts of the community including schools, birthdays, corporate functions, sponsored events, festivals, and even bah mitzvahs.
The case of the lion dance chinatown, book 2 by laurence yep book cover, description, publication history. The origin of southern lion dance kungfu dragon usa. The chinese lion dance goes as far back as the han dynasty and there are many myths and legends surrounding this. Its love at first sight for both, but the parade must continue. Sixyearold ernie wan is about to perform his first lion dance in the chinese new year celebration in new york city. Despite its popularity as a form of cultural entertainment and competitive sport, the lion dance has a mystical aspect which is often not told and it is only known by the most traditional masters of the art.
Along with his sister, jenny, ernie has been studying martial arts at his fathers kung fu school in chinatown in order to prepare for this very special event. At the opening of the wok inn restaurant, neither auntie. Our team will dazzle your audience with the highest level of proficiency in one of the most entertaining performances you have ever seen. They sent a lion to chase the spirit away, but the lion told the people of the village that he couldnt keep coming to save them. See more ideas about polandbananasbooks, book worms, christine. The chinese lion dance is an art form that requires training and practice to accomplish. However, the dragon dance is performed by a team of a dozen or so dancers, whereas the lion performance is acted out by only two dancers. Lion dance lion dance, is a traditional art form that incorporates physical training commonly associated with martial arts and ascetic expressions. Lion and dragon dance singapore number one expert source. Lion dances, mostly viewed 4 videos by frankie33888. Lion dance manningham multicultural festival 2011 by frankie33888. You see the customs and rituals that lead up to his debut. The wedding lion dance is oftentimes mistaken for the dragon dance. Chinese lion dance at the museum volkenkunde leiden, the netherlands, 2242012.
There are two main forms of the chinese lion dance, the northern lion and the southern lion. Melissa and i chat hamilton and her new book alex and eliza. A lion dance story in a lion dance story three lions learn that being different can be a good thing, when a mutual friend is in trouble. Colorful lion dances are performed throughout the lunar new year to ensure good luck in the year ahead. For those who like a little intrigue and mystery with their romance novels.