traditioanl dance

Lion Dance
The Lion Dance is one of the most distinctive Chinese cultural arts. It brings good fortune. The Lion Dance is usually performed by group of two or three people. One is at the head and one is at the tail of the lion. The third person usually wears a mask and acts as the "Happy Buddha". The lion dance group is trained by teacher Jammy Yang. The Happy Buddha is performed by teacher Rosa Yeh. The group is frequently invited for the multicultural or celebration events. Major performances in 2003 included the International Adoption Festival at the Olympia Resort in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on 6/14/03.Major performances in 2004 are Chinese New Year celebration at Oakton Community College; supporting cultural activities for Highland Park Senior Center at Highland Park Country Club on 7/15/04 and in Gary, Indiana on 7/10/04. The group was also invited to perform in the Chinese Folk Festival in August and Double Ten Parade in Chinatown