Troupe from southern Vietnam wins int'l kylin-lion-dragon championship
Monday, January 13, 2025, 16:29 GMT+7
The Mieu Bay Ba troupe clinched the championship at the International District 5 Open Kylin-Lion-Dragon Championship held in Ho Chi Minh City from January 9 to 12, outshining strong competitors from both domestic and international stages, including Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand.
The closing ceremony was held on Sunday night at the District 5 Culture and Sports Center.
Thousands of spectators packed the venue to witness the thrilling performances.
The crowd cheered enthusiastically, waving flags and chanting 'Vietnam' throughout the event.
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| The Mieu Bay Ba troupe from An Giang Province, southern Vietnam clinched the championship at the International District 5 Open Kylin-Lion-Dragon Championship. Photo: Thuong Khai / Tuoi Tre |
Many international and domestic troupes showcased their impressive skills and creative moves, demonstrating their techniques and a strong sense of national pride and unity.
Chung Huy Duong from Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City ranked second and was followed by Xuan Long Dragon and Lion Dance Rawang Selangor from Malaysia and Tai Anh Duong from An Giang.
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| Most of the competing troupes performed 10-15 difficult moves each. Photo: Thuong Khai / Tuoi Tre |
Le Hong, head of the Mieu Bay Ba team, shared that this is their seventh time in the competition.
“We did not feel pressure competing against international teams. Our main goal was to showcase our skills to the people in Ho Chi Minh City. Despite numerous injuries during training, the team's dedication paid off with this well-deserved victory,” Hong added.
According to Nguyen Ngoc Tu, deputy president and general secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Kylin-Lion-Dragon Dance Federation, the participating teams this year had effectively conveyed messages of patriotism and national pride.
The international teams also brought their unique culture to the competition.
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| The Tai Anh Duong troupe from An Giang Province secured the third place. Photo: Thuong Khai / Tuoi Tre |
Their technical skills have really stepped up, showcasing a variety of challenging and dynamic moves that thrilled the audience.
However, Tu pointed out that some teams should have better embodied the theme 'Nation Full of Joy' and avoided those simple errors.
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| The International District 5 Open Kylin-Lion-Dragon Championship in Ho Chi Minh City attracted throngs of spectators. Photo: Thuong Khai / Tuoi Tre |
The International District 5 Open Kylin-Lion-Dragon Championship was organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Television, the administration in District 5, and the Ho Chi Minh City Kylin-Lion-Dragon Dance Federation.
The event attracted 45 lion dance troupes from across Vietnam and three international teams from Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore.
All performances featured patriotic love, honoring development, and marked striding into a new era.
The audience applauds the performance of the Nam Hoa lion dance team from Binh Thuan Province, south-central Vietnam. Video: Thuong Khai / Tuoi Tre
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