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Why Lion Dancers Throw Lettuce Everywhere – A Guide to Choy Cheng
An important aspect of lion dance is the choy cheng (採青), or “plucking greens”. Here’s how it works, the story behind it, and why we do it.

Jonathan Lee
Mar 31, 2024


How I Rediscovered my Toisan Roots Through Kung Fu
Joining Chau Luen was an eye-opener to help me rediscover my Toisan roots. Here’s my story and how I’ve since become proud of my origins.

Jonathan Lee
Mar 21, 2024


Breaking Gender Barriers in Kung Fu and Lion Dance with Leanne
Read about Leanne's story of joining kung fu, a sport traditionally dominated by men, for our International Women's Day spotlight.

Chantelle Lui
Mar 8, 2024


Debuting Our New LED Lion Dance at St. Paul's Foundation's Feast of Fortune
We made our LED lion dance debut and brought out our LED dragon as well for a special performance in benefit of the new St. Paul's Hospital.

Jonathan Lee
Feb 25, 2024


Blessing Businesses on Fraser Street for the Year of the Dragon
Traditionally, we bless businesses on Fraser Street every Lunar New Year. And this year, we let some of our new lion dancers debut.

Chau Luen Athletics Team
Feb 18, 2024


Lion Dances Bring Big Smiles to the Bravest Little Warriors at Ronald McDonald House
In one of our most rewarding performances ever, we performed for sick children at Ronald McDonald House and brought smiles to so many faces.

Jonathan Lee
Feb 15, 2024


Chau Luen’s Dragon Dance at the 2024 Chinatown Spring Festival Parade
Chau Luen's dragon dance team made its 2024 debut in style at the Chinatown Spring Festival Parade. Here's a recap of how it all went down.

Jonathan Lee
Feb 14, 2024


BC Provincial Government Rings in the Year of the Dragon with Chau Luen Athletics
Premier Eby of the BC Provincial Government invited Chau Luen Athletics to perform at the 2024 Lunar New Year Luncheon. Here's a recap.

Jonathan Lee
Feb 14, 2024


Coquitlam’s Henderson Place Mall Rings in the Lunar New Year with Lion Dances
Our lion dance and kung fu performances in Coquitlam marked the debut of some of our newest lion dancers and kung fu performers.

Jonathan Lee
Feb 11, 2024


A Day of Lion Dancing Across Vancouver Schools for Lunar New Year
We brought on the Lunar New Year spirit with school lion dances for both elementary and high schools in Vancouver. Here’s why we do them.

Chantelle Lui
Feb 10, 2024


How to Book a Lion Dance – A Step-by-step Guide
Want to book a lion dance but don't know where to start? Here's a brief walkthrough of how to reserve your own with Chau Luen Athletics.

Janice Leung
Jan 3, 2024


My Journey to Getting Certified as a Dragon and Lion Dance Coach and Judge
Read Kyle Hui's story of how he became certified as a lion dance and dragon dance coach and judge.

Kyle Hui
Dec 5, 2023


A Sneak Peek at Our New LED Lions
Get a sneak peek of the new LED lions that are owned by Chau Luen Athletics. These are set to debut and mezmerize audiences in 2024.

Janice Leung
Nov 19, 2023


Chau Luen Performs at the Fire Dragon Festival in Vancouver
For the second year running, Chau Luen headlined the Vancouver Fire Dragon Festival, an important part of Mid-Autumn Festival.

Jonathan Lee
Sep 26, 2023


Ancestor and Discipleship Ceremonies Honour Teachings of Choy Lee Fut Kung Fu
On September 3, 2023, Chau Luen Athletics held their annual ancestor ceremony, which was coupled with an important discipleship ceremony.

Chantelle Lui
Sep 2, 2023


Yes, Chau Luen Athletics Does Birthday Lion Dances!
Want to make your next birthday one to remember? Book a birthday lion dance with Chau Luen Athletics like Tianna did – here's her experience

Janice Leung
Aug 4, 2023


Chau Luen Athletics Performs Spectacular Dragon Dance at Chinese Canadian Museum of Vancouver
Chau Luen Athletics performs dragon dance and lion dance at Vancouver's Canada Day celebrations, as well as at the Chinese Canadian Museum.

Jonathan Lee
Jul 4, 2023
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