Northern & Southern Lion

Lion Dance usually involves two performers (representing the head and tail of the lion) emulating the movements of a lion to the accompanying beat of drums, cymbals and the gong.   The person at the head portrays the emotion and bearing of the lion.  The “tail” person has to ensure that the lion’s tail movements are synchronised with the front as they perform, and while executing acrobatic stunts.   

There are 2 groups of Lion Dance –Northern and Southern – each with distinct differences in their costumes and execution of the dance.