kung fu Facts
The routine continues with the dancers imitating a big cat grooming himself. It was believed that a chased away evil spirits. It is believed in legends that he was capable of chasing away ghosts,demons,and evil spirits. The head dancer can move the lionking the prize is usually money,and the basic idea is this:I'll give the lionking some money, i'll get even more in return from the good luck the lionking brings.
In modern times the lionking is still used on the lunar newer to bring good luck and prosperity to everyone. The 'lion' is accompanied by three musicians,drum,cymbals and a gong.
| kung fu info: Typical routine our club often starts with the 'sleeping lion' routine. Hung gar is a style that came out of the southern branch of shaolin during a time when ming dynasty patriots of southern china were in rebellion against foreign domination by the manchus of the ching dynasty. Within the head are bamboo levers and pull-strings that allow the lead dancer who carries the head to manipulate the the . See also lion dance jongs. |