Today we were VERY lucky to have a presentation by "Uncle Peter" and the E-PACS Lion & Dragon Dance Group Unfortunately the children (who are the other end of the big lion) were at school so we couldn't see the 'full' display, but we did learn heaps!
Peter told us all about the Lion Dance and why it is an important part of the Chinese New Year celebrations. This group is very famous in the Chinese community. They often get asked to big important events and offered their time to us today.
We learned some of the 'poses' we need to practice. CAN YOU BALANCE ON ONE LEG LIKE THIS FOR THE WHOLE TIME YOU BRUSH YOUR TEETH?
Theo from our class even got to have a go with the symbols (Peter said it was okay to practice at home with the pots and pans - has anyone tried yet?)
It was such a cool display. Please check out the E-PACS Lion & Dragon Dance Group
facebook page if you would like to see more.
Here is a mashed video that Mrs Turner took of the event
Please leave us your comments.
"Gong hei fat choy" "gong xi fa cai"
"wishing you great happiness and prosperity."
I to learnt heaps proving that you are never too old to learn new things Team 15
ReplyDeleteI to learnt heaps proving that you are never too old to learn new things Team 15
ReplyDeleteHow lucky were we room 15 to have the lion dancer perform for us! I loved the noisy drums and cymbals, did you?
ReplyDeleteThey sounded so good
ReplyDeletei wish i was up there
i used to play things like that.