The dancer has its origins in ancient times when,it is said,a monster used to descend from the mountains on the first day of the lunar yearly and destroy villages and crops before returning to its lair. The whole proceeding brings in much vibrant yang energy. The method of clearing an area is through auspicious . There are a number of different changs or puzzles and each one has a different solution.
The musicians always follow the lion's activities, rather than having the lion's movements choreographed to the music. The ,portraying the human spirit must contemplate and find a successful route in seeking its goal. The method of clearing an area is through auspicious .
| lion dance trainning info: The official amsisu lionking dancer team was established on october 1 1999 with the purpose to form a more organized structure,as well as to have continuous training throughout the . In the next act of the bowing ceremony,the walks a large circle while sniffing the air,pawing the ground,scratching himself,and acting surprised. Again the eyes droop and the head starts swinging slowly. The scene would be recreated by the villagers every year's eve in commemoration. See also malaysia. |