Wellington Lion Dance - Winter Parade

The WCSCC Lion Dance troupe was established in 1999, and started with a group of boys who were interested in learning this traditional and popular form of entertainment. The boys first performed at the opening of the Speech and Cultural Day in August 1999. View a lion performance below:
Since then they have performed at a number of community events including the Festival of Asia in 2001, the IRB Rugby Sevens Parade, and in every Chinese New Year celebrations since its inception in 2002 to present. They have continued to learn the intricacies of this dance and have made great progress. The boys are supported by a dedicated group of children and teenagers who provide the music. The Lion Dance Troupe has expanded to include young girls and boys aged from 5 years old.

Performances will be at 7.30pm on Thursday 27th and 28th of June