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🦁✨ The Magic of Lion Dance & Chinese Lunar New Year! 🏮🎊


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🌏 Hello, Culture Kids!

Grab your imaginary passports because today, we’re hopping on the Culture Train to China! 🚂🇨🇳 We’re learning all about the origins of Lion Dance and why it’s such a special part of Lunar New Year celebrations. 🎆🐲


🎙️ Special Guest: Mr. Justin from the San Gabriel Valley Chinese Cultural Association joins us to share the history, traditions, and meanings behind Lion Dance! 🦁🥁


🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn:


How Lunar New Year started over 3,000 years ago! ⏳🏮

Why people wear red and make loud noises to chase away bad luck! 🔴🥁

The legend behind the Lion Dance & its connection to the Nian Monster! 👹💨

What the colors, mirrors, and beards on a lion mean! 🦁✨

Why Lion Dance isn’t just for Lunar New Year—it brings good luck to all kinds of celebrations! 🎊🎂🎉


👀 Fun Activity! Want to make your own lion at home? We’ve added a special DIY craft link in our show notes so you can design your own lion with colors that have meaning to YOU! 🎨✂️


🎂 Happy Birthday, Trisha & Colette! 🎈🎉 Wishing you lots of joy and good luck for the year ahead! 🍰✨


San Gabriel Valley Chinese Cultural Association

https://www.sgvcca.com/



Instagram: @sgvcca



💌 Leave us a review & share your favorite Lunar New Year tradition with us! 🎊👇

🔗 LINKS:


Cardboard Box Lion Head: Create a wearable lion head using a small cardboard box, colored paper, and other craft materials. This project encourages creativity and imaginative play.


Chinese Lion Dance Craft: Utilize paper tubes, tissue paper, and printable templates to craft a dancing lion. This activity combines fine motor skills with cultural education.

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