Lion Dancing at Chinese New Year Time
is one of my favorite things in the world.
So we were seated by the window of
Yet Wah Restaurant in San Rafael
eagerly anticipating dancing
lions and tons of great noise.
[The one time of year I like noise]
I saw a fit teenage girl lion dancing in
Honolulu in recent years. And we
remarked on it. It's always been
a boy thing. But look! Girls
really eager to do their moves.
You GO Girls!
I was impressed by their preparation
"There's only one thing
I never did and
wish I had done:
climbed over a fence. "
Queen Mary
I bet these girls
climb anything
they want to!
Lion Heads UP!
Headed inside!
This is no One-Lion town!
They like to go up high
and look around
Distracted by Take-Out
Back to the work at hand:
eating those tasty and
lucrative Red Envelopes!
"Lions are so BIG!
My camera is
so small."
She thinks to herself
The Lion's Heartbeat.
Rhythm of the dance.
These lions
did NOT stop moving!
Who has who?
Dad approves.
Brother is
less certain.
I like how both patrons
have their fingers
in their ears.
[We were wearing
our earplugs, as
do the participants.
NOT my first lion dance!]
Gong Hei Fat Choi
Respect to the Marin
Chinese Cultural Association
Lion Dance Team!
[Note HIS earplugs]
Linking to
Where I Belong
][
Oh Good Fun!
So happy to share
my Joy
and Good Luck
with YOU!
Fondly, cloudia
Chinese Cultural Association
Lion Dance Team!
[Note HIS earplugs]
Linking to
Where I Belong
][
Oh Good Fun!
So happy to share
my Joy
and Good Luck
with YOU!
Fondly, cloudia
Wonderful - and I didn't need earplugs either...
ReplyDeleteThe Lion Dance is so festive and looks fun! Such beautiful costumes and joy. Great post!
ReplyDeleteHello, the lion dance does look like fun! I like the costumes and photos. Happy Monday, enjoy your new week!
ReplyDeleteWhat great fun! I'd be distracted by take-out, too.
ReplyDelete;-)
Lots of happy noisy fun in this post today mon ami!
ReplyDeleteFun shots- and a very colourful lion!
ReplyDeleteHAPPY NEW YEAR TO US FRIENDS!
ReplyDeleteSo where's the picture of you feeding the lion a red envelope??? HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I am so happy to see the Marin County feminist lion dancers. You made my day.
ReplyDeleteSo cool! Thx for sharing these pics!
ReplyDeletexoxox,
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well, I've at least climbed a few fences
ReplyDeleteThanks Dears
ReplyDeleteIt looks like such fun, Cloudia!
ReplyDeleteI don't think most people realize what strength and endurance it takes to do the Lion Dancing. My muscular nephew actually had to stop doing it because he hurt his back.
ReplyDeleteNow that you've seen this in San Rafael you should head to San Francisco to see the Lion Dance next year! (I lived for many years in both cities.)
ReplyDeleteThanks for these comments! Yes, San Francisco throbs with lions at CNY. Next year I'll know my way around better!
ReplyDeleteLooks like they're having a lot of fun! Great choice for the theme.
ReplyDeleteWhat an experience! (That's one I've never had, though I have climbed many fences.)
ReplyDeleteHappy new year and shaloha, Cloudia!