Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be inside a dancing lion? Not a real one, of course, but the amazing lion costumes used in traditional lion dances! 🎉 Well, get ready to leap into action because we’re about to take you on a wild ride!
We attached an action camera to a lion dance performer in Malaysia, and now you can see exactly what they see as they jump and spin high above the ground. 🌟 The high-pole lion dance isn’t just any dance—performers leap from pole to pole, some as high as 3 meters (that’s about 10 feet!) off the ground.
Imagine balancing on a thin pole, performing flips and kicks, all while wearing a giant lion costume with a friend. 😲 It’s not just about acrobatics; it’s also about teamwork, rhythm, and lots of practice.
The lion dance is a traditional form of dance in Chinese culture, performed during festivals like Lunar New Year to bring good luck and scare away bad spirits. 🧧 In Malaysia, the dance is especially popular, and performers train for years to perfect their moves.
Watching the dance from the audience is exciting, but seeing it from the performer’s view is something else entirely! You’ll feel like you’re soaring through the air, and your heart will race with every jump. ❤️
So, are you ready to step into the lion’s shoes (or paws)? Check out the first-person view and experience the thrill of the high-pole lion dance yourself!
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
