HCM City: Kylin-Lion-Dragon Dance champs to thrill audiences

The Kylin-Lion-Dragon Dance Championship of Ho Chi Minh City’s District 5 is scheduled to take place at The Garden Mall from April 26-28.
HCM City: Kylin-Lion-Dragon Dance champs to thrill audiences ảnh 1Illustrative image (Photo: mualansurong.vn)

HCM City (VNA) – The Kylin-Lion-Dragon DanceChampionship of Ho Chi Minh City’s District 5 is scheduled to take place at TheGarden Mall from April 26-28.

To date, there are 30 teams from the city and neighbouringlocalities, such as Ninh Thuan, Long An, and Binh Duong provinces have registeredto compete.

The People’s Committee of District 5 said that following the2019 edition, the competition will become an annual event to select potentialathletes to join national and regional championships, and to promote thetraditional art to locals and tourists.

District 5 initiated the practice of the sport in late 2017.Currently, it houses 27 kylin-lion-dragon dance teams.

The dance is a traditional form of performance, representinga symbol of luck, prosperity, security, and good health during festive events,especially during the Lunar New Year.

It is a widespread tradition not only in Vietnam but in manySoutheast Asian and East Asian countries.–VNA
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