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CCECA Seniors’ Lion Dance Team welcomes Calgary schools’ Invitation
October 8, 2009
by Paul K.P. Wong
 Grand master Bob Kho. |
The Lion Dance is one of the most unique and traditional Chinese arts; it’s often to perform in celebrations or ceremonies, especially in Chinese New Year. The Lion Dance is combined with physical exercise, martial arts, music and cultural arts; it is good for keeping the body healthy and enjoyable.
Starting from October 14, 2009, the Calgary Chinese Elderly Citizens Association (CCECA) will start a senior “Lion Dance Training” course, the training class will occur once per week.
According to the coordinator Stanley Tse told, they already established a “CCECA Seniors’ Lion Dance” team. The main reason for them to set-up the training class, is because they would like more people who are interested to participate the team for fun and physical exercise. The grand master of the Teck Guan International Gong Fu Federation in Calgary, Master Bob Kho will be the mentor of the team.
 Grand master Bob Kho demonstrates the lion dance in front a group of school students. |
Tse also acknowledged that the team would like to promote Chinese culture to other groups of people; this is a part of their cultural exchange programs. They are willing to go to any school in Calgary to perform the lion dance show to the students on the weekdays or weekends.
To the interested school that would like to invite the team to perform this traditional Chinese art, please feel free to contact Stanley Tse (403-269-6122, ext. 233) or e-mail: stanley.tse@cceca.ca for the details.