Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance Tradition in Hong Kong

Khaosod•Society•20d ago

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The Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance is a century-old cultural tradition in Hong Kong held annually during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

•The Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance has been passed down for over 147 years.
•The event takes place in the Tai Hang area of Hong Kong during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
•The fire dragon is 67 meters long and adorned with over 12,000 burning incense sticks.
•The tradition is officially registered as a national intangible cultural heritage.

•The Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance originated after an elder in Tai Hang village dreamt of a divine entity instructing the creation of a large incense dragon to end a severe plague.
•The Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance requires approximately 300 people to carry and perform with a dragon measuring 67 meters in length.
•The Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance is officially registered as a national intangible cultural heritage.
•The Hong Kong Tourism Board invites people to learn about this unique tradition located in the Tai Hang area, not far from Causeway Bay.
•Small LED fire dragon dances performed by children were added as a highlight in 2019 to encourage youth participation.
•The performance consists of two rounds, starting with a blessing at a temple and featuring arts, Kung Fu, and Taekwondo performances before the dragon parade.
•Incense from the dragon is distributed to spectators as a symbol of blessings and good luck.

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Hong Kong(ฮ่องกง)ℹ️

The city where the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance tradition takes place.

Tai Hang(ไท่หาง)ℹ️

A small area in Hong Kong, not far from Causeway Bay, where the dragon dance is held.

Causeway Bayℹ️

A location in Hong Kong near the Tai Hang area.

Hong Kong Tourism Boardℹ️

An organization that promotes the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance tradition.

Tai Hang Residents’ Welfare Association

An association whose members provided information regarding the dragon dance volunteers.

Discover Hong Kong

The website providing further details about the event.

Michael Tsoi

A person mentioned in the context of the dragon dance.

Jack Wongℹ️

A person mentioned in the context of the dragon dance.

Angus Wong

A person mentioned in the context of the dragon dance.