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

Full Episode description

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/

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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.