VIETNAM – Hanoi -Enjoy a Royal Performance: The Lion Dance

The Lion Dance is an ancient tradition originating from China that combines costume art, performance and Kung-fu inspired acrobatics. The performance artists, two in each costume, mimic the animal’s moves to the rhythm of a drum, cymbals and a gong.

Theme

Art & Culture, Classic, Family, Honeymoon

Country - City

Vietnam - Hanoi

Market segment

Groups, Thematic Leisure

Price Level

$$

Max pax

400

Seasonality

All Year Round

Arrival city

Hanoi

Departure city

Hanoi

Description

  • The Lion Dance is an ancient tradition originating from China that combines costume art, performance and Kung-fu inspired acrobatics. The performance artists, two in each costume, mimic the animal’s moves to the rhythm of a drum, cymbals and a gong. This magical and symbolical performance, which has existed for millennia, requires the dancers to train for several years to reach the level of coordination and dexterity required to create the illusion.
  • Originally, the Lion Dance show was a form of royal entertainment executed solely in Hue in the Forbidden City, the lion symbolizing wealth, prosperity and happiness. Little by little, this art has spread through the whole country, but it is only performed for holidays and special occasions such as the mid-autumn festival and the lunar New Year (Tet). We offer a unique opportunity to enjoy a private performance with the rhythm of the drums, the beautiful colours of the costumes, and the striking realism of these half-real, half-fantasy lions.

Can be combined with

Thematic Leisure

  • Hanoi – A stroll in the Old Quarter of Hanoi

Selling points

  • A stunning show to discover this traditional art of Vietnam
  • A lively performance with music, dancers & costumes
  • The show is private

 

 

Time And Transportation

From To Km By Duration Road condition
History Museum Hoan Kiem Lake 1 Walking 10 minutes Good
Kim Lien Pagoda Hoan Kiem Lake 4 Car 20 minutes Good

Duration

Usually 15 minutes

Min pax

1

Max pax

400

How to sell it

  • A really nice show for groups & incentives

Why this activity

  • To propose an art & culture activity that fits well with groups & incentives
  • A traditional activity which is easy to organize in Hanoi

Good to combine with

This activity is normally combined with a gala dinner (at Kim Son pagoda or History Museum) which makes it a beautiful dinner for the groups (nice setting, beautiful show, etc.).

Do not combine with

Another Lion Dance show in Viet Nam

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Pros

A traditional moment but also very festive and lively.

Quotation guideline

  • The price depends on the size of the clients’ group and the amount of artists needed (usually between 4 to 6 artists).
  • Note from May 1st, 2018 : the last time the show was booked it cost 900 000 VND per artist

Inclusion

Show from artists

Exclusion

Dinner, private location, transportation, guide

Contact

1st May 2018 : There is no contract & the contact of partner is not fixed either. The latest one we booked was with Hong Ha Theather – MR Tuấn 098 454 5228

English

Enjoy a royal performance: the Lion Dance
The Lion Dance is a tradition originating from China combining costume art, performance, legend and Kung Fu. The well trained artists, two in each costume, mimic the animal’s moves to the rhythm of a drum, cymbals and a gong. This magical and symbolic performance, which has existed for millennia, requires the dancers to train for several years to reach the level coordination and dexterity required to create the illusion.

French

Assistez à un divertissement royal : la Danse du Lion
Vous assisterez à un spectacle enchanteur et symbolique, qui se perpétue depuis des millénaires : la Danse du Lion. C’est une tradition originaire de Chine qui allie dans un seul spectacle des mouvements de danse et d’art martial. Les artistes imitent la démarche du roi des animaux en suivant le rythme marqué par un tambour, des cymbales et un gong. Cela demande aux danseurs des années de pratique pour atteindre la coordination et la dextérité nécessaires pour créer l’illusion.

Spanish

Disfrute de un espectáculo real: el Baile del León
El Baile del León es una tradición originada en China en la que se combina el arte, la leyenda y el Kung Fu. En este baile, los artistas, dos en cada disfraz, imitan los movimientos del animal al ritmo del tambor, los platillos y el gong. Este espectáculo mágico y simbólico, que ha existido durante milenios, requiere que el bailarín se entrene durante varios años hasta que alcanza la coordinación y la destreza requerida para crear la ilusión.

Italian

La Danza del Leone: uno spettacolo reale
La Danza del Leone è una tradizione originaria della Cina che combina arte, spettacolo, leggende e Kung Fu. Durante questa danza, gli artisti, due per ogni costume, si impegnano a mimare i movimenti dell’animale al ritmo di tamburi, cimbali e gong. Impregnata di simboli e magia, questa performance artistica esiste da millenni e richiede agli artisti numerosi anni di allenamento per poter raggiungere la coordinazione e la destrezza necessarie per dar vita al leone.

German

Genießen Sie eine königliche Vorstellung: der Löwen-Tanz
Beim Löwen-Tanz handelt es sich um eine Tradition, die ursprünglich aus China stammt und Kunst, Performance, Legende und Kung-Fu vereint. Bei diesem Tanz ahmen die Künstler – zwei Personen in Kostümen – die Bewegungen eines Löwen zum Rhythmus von Trommel, Becken und Gong nach. Diese magische und symbolische Performance, welche schon seit Jahrtausenden existiert, verlangt von den Tänzern, dass sie mehre Jahre trainieren müssen, um die Koordination und Geschicklichkeit zu erlangen, mit der sie eine Illusion aufbauen können.