The custom spread around the neighbouring villages and people believed that this art of not only improved their fitness but also protected against evil. Sometimes the is lead by the big head buddha. This ceremony is repeated three times in rapid succession as the demonstrates his humility and good nature. The timing may be in dispute,but the main story is not.
Legend has it that the emperor had a dream one night in which a strange looking animal saved his life. One ,the villagers retaliated by making their own version of a beast,made up to look like a brightly coloured . The rear dancer works blind and doubled over under the 6-foot tail.
| lion dancing trainning info: You may have seen the eating some lettuce and then throw it out from its mouth. In china, foomeans hard work and the dancer is a display of the strength,coordination,and agility. Both lionking dancers must work especially on training to improve their strength. One saying quoted that people and domestic animals. The is a holy animal and has a place in mythology. Walking and jumping on poles means walking on hills,while walking on wires means crossing bridges. See also freestyle lion dance. |