Hello everyone, I am "Peanut" from Kwok's Kung Fu & Dragon Lion Dance Team
today we are practicing the Southern-style lion for a competition in upcoming Macau.
because we won champion in Hong Kong Open
and will behalf of Hong Kong for this competition
as we practice now, I can explain you about the lion props and costume
as you see, both players for "lion head" and "lion tail" have slightly different trousers
for lion head trousers, have a higher level decoration
when this player "lion head" put on the head's prop, his leg parts will be shown more
whereas, player "lion tail" will be covered by the "skin blanket" most, secondly the head player often step on tail player's thigh
the reason for lower decoration design, first easy wear out, second no slippery when head player sits on
this is Foshan-style head prop
it looks bigger and fearsome
the lips move upward
most people feel interested of the eyelid blinking
actually, there is a rope inside this head, when you pull the eyelid blink and the ear also move
there is skill for pulling this rope with right timing and strength in order to make it facial expression
faster pull will more smarter look
when you look inside, a pillow here for the player head cushion
and these are the handle position
you see a handle bar and a hole on both side
just similar to pick up a pen, people who is right hand side or left hand side
one hand for handle, another hand control the month open and close
modern style comes with a LED device inside the front head
now let's talk outside, you see two feather balls decor
in old style, there are many these balls, and they look so vivid when head shake
why so many in old time and only with two now?
it is all about the competition nowadays
if any of these decoration parts fall out on the ground during the competition, score will be deducted
and these feather balls are most likely fall out first
and a horn above, with a Hydrangea, a ball made of strips of silk
also called "Red"
instead of red, now modern golden color for old traditional ceremony
behind is the group name of where you belong to
besides the cute blinking eyes, the tail does too
most people think the tail is vibrated by motor
in fact, it is a stick
it is all about the tail player who hold the stick and shake it behind
people are very excited and like about it
when this trousers appear ? and why ?
it started around 80's 90's of southern culture
it original from the north part of China, and mostly will refer back its movement and prop where look more realistic
in contrast, southern-style lion were only stayed in kung fu mean of training
where it didn't look like a tiger appearance
with these trousers and shoes, now it becomes more like an animal
head player is holding like this
and tail player is wrapped to the "skin" which it easily fly over when jump
again this is the stick of the tail
when the player bend, his hand shakes it like this
and cover the "skin"
we talked earlier about the low decoration of trousers, now you can see the skin will cover it up
where the head player needs a high decoration, otherwise the thigh will be shown
the textile of this trousers is very common, except some feather decoration are added
so will increase thickness of it and I feel uncomfortable in hot weather day, compare normal days
we head and tail player wear common black shoes
and put on a claw decoration, made with cotton, sequin fabric and feather, look more realistic
we are not decided which lion prop go for competition, but we will soon make the decision
hello everyone, we are students of Kwok's Kung Fu & Dragon Lion Dance Team
I am Irene
I am CoCo
we are prepared well and ready to Macau competition
let's go
we are departure from Tai Kok Tsui headquarter
go to China Ferry Terminal and to take jet boat to Macau
attend 4th Asian Dragon & Dance Championships 2017
this is a big competition, includes southern, northern-style lion and dragon dance
and we are behalf of Hong Kong to compete all these 3 items
we are now in the departure level, because of many bulky luggage we have, we need to pay more extra cost
hello, I am "ah Chiu", welcome to 4th Asian Dragon & Dance Championships 2017
what you see is the practice of northern-style optional routine
people may not know the different of northern and southern-style lion dance
the first common is how to show the movement and its expression
both have many jumping
but the "jump place" have different
common is started on the ground
then move on equipment
for northern-style is the 3-table-pile-up setting
where southern-style have column-set
second there are different in move
northern-style have third player, a lion guide
southern-style do have "Big Budda Head"
however he does not involved in competition
in contrast, northern-style need a guide to take part of movement, and his skill score is counted
but southern-style don't have this part, only rely movement and expression
in order to get points
we are prepare for dragon dance, optional pre-arrangement maneuver
the dragon dance, optional routine, we just checked by the judges
why need check? it's because the judges make sure there are difficult stunt movements in the maneuver
in order to get difficulty score 2.0, you need 20 sets of these stunt movements
otherwise points will be deducted
so that we need to show judges per stunt set
whether the difficulty is counted or not is based on the judges
for the southern-style, optional routine, was passed this morning with 10 difficult stunt movements
and approved for the difficulty score 2.0
first, all players have to complete the difficult movement as a whole
second, the dragon body has to be round and smooth body when move
let's have a look
of course, there is mistake, so we need to adjust the timing and speed
let's see our dragon prop closely
how about the dragon body first
simply a textile with color
and sequins attached
it look pretty when spot lights shine on it, and twinkle
inside, there is a "dragon frame"
10 players dance the dragon, include a "dragon ball"
there are 7 of these frames
with the ball, head and tail, total of 10 players
this frame is made of plastic, able to dis-assembly
tight by screw
also with a aluminium pole
after assembly the pole thru the hole in the body
then there is a cord of the "skin" to tie up for position
to avoid the frame move around 360 degree
and bend the iron wire to a circle shape
to support the body looks even more fat when the skin cover on it
material contain of the head are:
paper
bamboo strip
bamboo stick
and aluminium frame
first the bamboo and aluminium make up the frame
then cover with paper, 4 - 5 layers for last longer
after dried, paint with color
inside the head, there is a rope
didn't see this at the body part
for what purpose?
between the head to body, the tension is very high when dancing
so the rope is extended all the way to body from the head
this may keep the tension on this rope only
it won't keep tension on the "skin"
the skin will last longer
( is this textile with any elastic ? )
there is no elastic of this fabric, it is a satin, very thin
if we choose thick fabric, i.e. denim
it is very heavy indeed
it is very difficult to dance
because it is a competition, we have to minimize the body weight
but overall keep the color and in shape
the tail structure is also same
it is similar to the head
the frame is composed of bamboo and aluminium
then covered with paper and fabric
painted with color and sequin attached finally
very alike
haven't weighted the whole dragon but the head standard weight of competition is 2.5 Kg
( do judges need to weight it ? )
yes, before and after the competition, we will discharge the head for them measure
( how about the body weight ? )
no required, but the length is limited to 7 feet from "dragon frame" to "dragon frame"
for luminous dragon dance, it is 7.5 feet each section
because the requirement of its dance movement higher, the longer body would easy to perform the dragon-look
however the regular dragon dance need more piggyback ride and human pyramid stunts
the shorter body would make easy to dance smoothness
( what is the total length ? )
it is around 70 - 73 feet long
the head can't lighter the standard, but you can weight over it
( do they have standard minus or plus ? )
can't lighter than 2.5 Kg, but you can have 3 Kg, even 4 Kg, as long as you can capable
here is the venue, Macau Forum
in this big competition, there are 3 big sections: dragon dance, southern-style and northern-style
within these sections, there are subdivisions: Compulsory and optional routine,
speed and obstacle race
there is addition of luminous dragon dance
and one addition of traditional southern-style lion dance
for dragon dance, we attend the optional and obstacle race
for southern-style lion dance, we attend optional and speed race
for northern-style lion dance, we attend compulsory and speed race
total of 6 items
the length of the pole-set is 14 meter long, width is 0.65 meter
the shorter column is 1.2 meter high
the tallest is 2.5 meter high
the step plate diameter is 0.32 meter
column to column distance is vary from 0.7 to 1.4 and 1.8 meter long
now is 6:30 pm, it is finally our practice time section
this question is often being asked: head player and tail player, who is hard ?
it seems head player always hold and dance the head prop
and tail player seems not too moved much
but always bend his body
the head player jumps with head prop but tail player brings both weight at the same time
who play more harder ? each player dances with each job
when both have to jump over the column-set, the head player must replies and trusts on the tail player
" given my life to his partner ! "
tail player must have a good responsibility because he takes care every movement
secondly is the safety, when tail player holds up head player above high, head player has the higher risk
so that tail player must protect head player in all kinds, can't throw him away if fall out
that is why a good personality with responsibility heart is a must
( I've seen you carry something in bag )
this bag is our Kwok's souvenir, the Pennants
to exchange with other teams ....
up-side-down
to get know each other
the upcoming competition is northern-style lion dance in compulsory routine
you can see 3 tables in pile right there
the different between compulsory and optional rountine is
compulsory is following the International Dragon Lion Dance Rules with rountine sets, includes line and movement etc., no alterative
whereas, optional may allow to pre-set 10 difficulty lines and movements
for compulsory, music must follow International Dragon Lion Dance Rules
the first team is Macau, then Hong Kong after
chief judge, Mr. Law
for this northern-style lion dance part, I would like to explain and show you the prop and its structure
before the competition, judges request to check the props at the entrance check-point
to check and measure the prop if meet the requirements or not
simply, you see here are the "skin", Lion head" and "lion ball"
there is requirement for each item
lion ball is very simple used by the "lion guide"
it's little complicated of the lion head where it is different from southern-style lion head
the head prop is smaller, and...there are 5 bells around the neck
mainstream with lion feather on side and 2 balls made of strips of silk on top
lion head can be made of carbon-fiber, and this one is made of plastic foam
carbon-fiber is harder, heavier but it is able to perform certain movement with it core head feature
whereas foam is lighter and however you can't use it for certain roll-movement because it is too fragile
for us, we chose this foam-make lion head, it is because lighter and easy to maneuver
now is the "lion skin", it is all covered with lion feather
it is heavier than southern-style lion's skin
because it original comes from north, more feather and very thick, hard to move, but it looks more like a lion
for inside, you can see two openings of sleeves for player hand and arm get thru
also there is a belt for tail player fasten
no limiation of the length, it is short and non-elastic, so it is limited to move
for the player's costume, no big different between head and tail
except head player comes with one extra costume because both arms will be exposed which looks un-realistic
that's why the head player need a long sleeve to cover his arm up and look more realistic when playing
it feel so hot because arm and whole body covered by feather
this trouser is also covered by lion feather, and there are two strips on shoulder to prevent falling off it
the decoration is DIY, made of glove and stuffing with cotton
it is a common flat black shoe, and decorate it like a claw
it doesn't function too much for jumping
a shoe insole is added personally
let's talk about the lion head inside
some people may interested to know
two type of material were mentioned previously, the plastic foam we used now and more lighter
second is a harder carbon-fiber which make noise when knock on it
the internal is similar, with rubber bands, bamboo or metal frame to make eyes blinking
if I pull here, the rubber band trigger the device to make eye open and close
usually hand grips on here to make easy to control eye blinking
the feeling is soft of this foam material and good for control with its light weight
but carbon-fiber is much harder
the appearance is similar, a mouth with a lower jaw for head player who can open or close it
this opening is even let head player to see outside, and allow to grip the lion ball or throw the lion ball to "lion guide"
in tradition, this head is made of bamboo and covered with paper skin, stickers feather and then painted with colors etc.
now it is less people doing so, because too complicated
where carbon-fiber or plastic foam is manufactured by a mold in mass production
if made of bamboo, time consumption and cost is higher as we know
we are at the athlete's waiting area to match out for the opening ceremony
we will form a line and hold high the Hong Kong Flag
we just checked our southern-style lion dance, optional pre-arrangement maneuver
the head prop is measure the size and checked internal if any device is installed, e.g. stop-watch
because timing is counted during the competition
also to avoid people put communication device, e.g. walkie-talkie
I don't know high-tech camera in future use or not
that's why the inspection is needed, if everything ok, then go ahead
this is our music instrument set, many different instruments are used, e.g. suona, flute, wind gong
among all teams, we have most vary instruments
the lion usually jumping at the beginning when first notice this pole-set, most likely refer as a high mountain or kind of difficult barrier ahead
the lion discovers the "vegetable food" ( Chain) above on the mountain also, and try to over come this barrier to get it
the lion is looking for a suitable place to climb up this mountain
actually the head player only sees outside environment thru the open mouth or while lift up the head prop
on the other hands, the tail player keep bending over and can't see anything ahead
so that it is very difficulty to jumping on the pole-sets because both players don't see much, so they have to know this sets' layout very well
in fact, tail player always looking down on the floor, his job is to work in coordination with his teammate's movement
head player shall be good at jumping and light weight
tail player shall be strong and response fast
in case the head player doesn't jump sufficient or in correct direction,
then tail player gives the last adjustment
we called this stunt movement "drift twist 360"
tail player is hanging over and rely on head player to twist him around
the head player now can see very little, he mostly can't see any from this angle
while tail player is looking down the pole-sets bottom
after first set of movements, the lion now is attempting to move forward
the lion character is careful but skeptical, in other words is intimidated
if the lion is very brave, there would not have a story, then lion could go straight ahead for food
this imitates a cat movement , rubbing body and neck etc..
the following music instrument special background is a suona, other teams are less likely adopt it
you can see the difficult that both players step on the same small plate, the space is limited and very precise to "touch down"
and now head player steps on the pole itself
must be very precise because the surface area of the pole even smaller than the plate
tail player doesn't hang him on air, instead a skillful technic keep him in place
now the lion finds out the food actual location and look aroundv
the background music instruments are special used in northern-style lion dance and dragon dance, called metal cymbals
this jump is 2.8 meter long and step backward
actually both players don't see the plate behind, players must know the layout very well
the lion is finding...... take a big breathe and get the food
holding head player up above direct from below to tail player's thigh is very skillful and strength
and this tail player falls down and grips the head player's belt
the lion now gets the food, and check with any poison or hunter nearby, so search around more few times
the bad thing here is the "skin" flip over and tail player can be seen
this is a "throw up" of the food, the lion supposed is a gentle animal, long story but in short, the lion just taste the food instead of eat it up
now downhill after "eat"
just like a cat, lick up its claw
feel happy now
this is a "kowtow" gesture at the end, also make kowtow in beginning as politeness
point can be deducted if not doing this kowtow
players are also giving a salute
( how do you feel of your performance ?)
ok
the competition is just over, our team and Thailand are same score
so what to do ? the score will be counted on highest difficulty points
and the judges are re-calculating and let's hear the results
southern-style lion dance on column-set, optional routine, the results are:
1st place is Malaysia 9.23
2nd place is Thailand 9.11
3rd place is Hong Kong 9.11
( 3rd place )
I am very satisfied, not even think of it, mission is completed
because both team are same score, one of the judge parameters is to count the most stunts
because Thailand team does more stunts number than us, so they will be ranked higher
( is this a cheer hug from Sifu ? )
yes, Sifu isn't happy for the pass weeks, we just tried doing best and made him happy, turn out that we did so well, we are happy too
( does he hug people often ? )
he doesn't, he should feel very emotional
you should interview to him too
make a wish
don't cry !
cut all the way, best wish from year begin to year end
1, 2, 3, happy birthday to Irene !!!
upcoming is a dragon dance in obstacle race
you can see it is setting up now
there are some poles, bridge, and fence, like Equestrianism but in dragon dance form
to cross the column, and jump over the bridge steps
jump over and cross under the fence
dragon body pass some stick-out without touch them
all about to count time, the fastest the winner, time is added if one's make mistake
speed race is similar to this, except less barriers but more movements replace, also counting time
upcoming is northern-style lion speed race
first have a "stand-up" formation before move on the excerise
also counting time
instead of crossing the finish line, the lion guide hits the metal gong to end the race
now is nighttime and it is dragon dance
there are (1) Compulsory and (2) optional routine
we attend the optional
while it was the southern-style traditional routine in afternoon section
Hong Kong team didn't attend for that
this is the player for "dragon pearl"
the costume reflex on the character
dragon always chases the pearl, it refers as the spirits of dragon
this is the story why explain dragon always chase the dragon pearl
there is a distance actually between the dragon and pearl, but it looks both move simultaneously in speed and timing
it makes illusion that dragon head is following the pearl, however the pearl is corresponding the dragon
therefore the dragon pearl's player should know the movement well and move in advance
this is a new creative move, all players make cartwheel side-by-side
it is hard to make the dragon body look smooth while doing the stunts
you can see no concave/convex at each "body joint", all smooth in curve shape
you can see a player holds 2 body joints "double-pole WuLong"
a pause occurred here, which is not good, not smooth
sometimes dragon pearl may not appear in front of the dragon, depends on the coordination
this is a jump over stunt where all players can't step on the dragon body and body even can't touch the ground at the same time
head and tail both move simultaneously direction
instead of following front player, 9 players coordinate and know the pattern well, so that they know where to go next
again head and tail are simultaneously
1 player lies down on one's shoulder and 2nd player lies down on one's thigh by hug one's waist
when the players jump over the dragon body fast, the dragon must keep in shape, no convex
this jump doesn't look smooth
players rolling on ground while dragon keep dancing
one hand push up and another hand support the dragon
can't use the hand to support stand up, otherwise points will be deducted
this is an ideology form where the dragon is looking for the pearl
here again a pause, not good
this is a new creative stunt that 2 pair of players slide down to one's player thigh at the same time
this is "enhance" of jump over that 2 players work as a team, reverse the jump position, one at a time
the dragon dance is most likely harmony with the music, however, the maneuver is slightly moving faster,
so that they are waiting for music, this is no good
make a floor flip here
dragon in salute
again a player holds 2 body joints (double-pole WuLong)
need a good technique to get on ground with smooth dragon dance
"8 shape" formation laterally, each player must get into the exact spot in right timing
this is "4 in a roll", difficult is that all 4 players have to get into position fast
here is a mistake, a player knee down on floor, instead he should be sit on one's thigh
a fold
this is last formation
our head player did a mistake himself that a number badge was fell out,
this number badge is attached on each player's thigh that marked the position 1 - 9
you can't change position during the competition
this fall out number badge causes point deduction
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