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What Are Lion Dance Scrolls? Meaning, Tradition, and Symbolism Explained
Discover the traditions, messages, and history of lion dance scrolls that are shown during Lunar New Year, weddings, and business openings.

Sifu Michael Tan
Nov 2


Our Visit to Ging Mui, the Ancestral Village of Choy Lee Fut Kung Fu
We explored Ging Mui Village, the birthplace of Choy Lee Fut kung fu! Follow our visit to the ancestral home of founder Chan Heung.

Janice Leung
Oct 16


What is Eye Dotting in Lion Dance and Why is It Important?
Eye dotting in lion dance awakens the lion to bring luck and protection. Find out how this ceremony is performed and why it matters today.

Sifu Michael Tan
Oct 9


Debuting the World's First All-Women's Fire Dragon Dance Team
Canada’s Chau Luen Athletics is the first in the world to have an all-women’s team performing the fire dragon dance. Here’s why they do it.

Jonathan Lee
Sep 27


My Experience Booking a Wedding Lion Dance
Curious about booking a lion dance for a wedding? Read a real review of what one of our clients had to say about our performance.


Everything You Need to Know About Lion Dance Bench Routines
Lion dance bench routines always make for a memorable and exciting cultural performance. Here are all the details on why we perform them.

Kyle Hui
Aug 8


Why You Should Book a Lion Dance for Your Business
Small & large businesses across Vancouver love our lion dance performances for celebrations and grand openings. Here’s why and how to book.

Janice Leung
Jun 30


Booking a Baby’s 100-day Celebration Lion Dance Show
A 100-day celebration is a traditional birthday milestone in Chinese culture. Add a lion dance to bring blessings and excitement!

Janice Leung
May 24


It’s a Hat Trick of Gold Medals at the 2025 Can-Am Martial Arts Championships
A fresh face and 3 shiny gold medals were the highlights of the 2025 Can-Am tournament. Here’s a recap of the day’s events.

Jonathan Lee
Apr 30


Community Spotlight: Bai Neen (拜年) at Chau Luen Tower
Every year, we perform for low-income seniors at the Chau Luen Tower to bring them the magic of lion dance. Here’s why we do it.

Chau Luen Athletics Team
Mar 10


Spreading Lion Dance Culture with Hands-on Workshops
Interested in lion dance or kung fu workshops in Vancouver? Here are the details on why Chau Luen Athletics provides them and how to book.

Jonathan Lee
Feb 22


Everything You Need to Know About Vietnamese Lion Dances – and How to Book Them
Make your wedding, business opening, or LNY celebration memorable with a Vietnamese lion dance and authentic scrolls. Here’s how to book.

Jonathan Lee
Nov 18, 2024


How to Book a Tea Ceremony Lion Dance for a Wedding
Tea ceremony lion dances aren’t as common as wedding ones, but are very similar. Here’s why you may want to have one and how to book one.

Janice Leung
Oct 15, 2024


All About Lion Dance Roles: Head, Tail, and Percussion
The main roles of a lion dance include performers in the head & tail of the lion, along with a percussion team. Here's a guide on each role.

Sifu Michael Tan
Sep 1, 2024


Chau Luen Athletics Teaches Kids Lion Dance and Kung Fu At Project Shine's Free Summer Camp
Chau Luen led a kids lion dance and kung fu workshop for the Born to Shine summer camp. Here’s a recap of how much the kids loved it!

Jonathan Lee
Aug 28, 2024


What’s the Difference Between Dragon Dance and Lion Dance?
Many people don't know the difference between dragon dance and lion dance. Here are the main differences and how they're performed.

Sifu Michael Tan
Aug 23, 2024


Chau Luen Athletics takes home multiple medals at the 2024 Can-Am International Martial Arts Championships
Chau Luen Athletics won multiple gold medals (plus the grand championship) at the 2024 Can-Am Martial Arts Championship in Richmond, BC.

Chantelle Lui
Jul 17, 2024


Celebrating Canada Day 2024 with Traditional Kung Fu and Dragon and Lion Dances
Chau Luen Athletics returned to the annual Canada Day Drumming and City of Burnaby Canada Day celebrations in 2024. Here's a recap.

Chantelle Lui
Jul 1, 2024


Wong Sheung Kung Fu Club’s 50th Anniversary Meetup in Victoria, BC
We made a trip to Victoria for Wong Sheung’s 50th anniversary, performing lion dance and kung fu for our Hung Fut martial arts cousins.

Jonathan Lee
May 25, 2024


Canadian Martial Artists Win Gold and Bronze at the Phoenix Wushu Nationals
Kyle and Gueshly took home top honours at the Phoenix Wushu Nationals, bringing home two gold and one bronze medal for Canada.

Chantelle Lui
Apr 6, 2024
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