Foshan lion dancers have made their mark overseas. Liantang Dragon and Lion Dance Team from Zhangcha Subdistrict, Chancheng District, Foshan City, competed in the 2026 Ho Chi Minh City Open Lion Dance on Poles Elite Teams Championship and won third place in the high-pole lion dance category.
Liantang Dragon and Lion Dance Team wins third place in the high-pole lion dance category.
The tournament was hosted by the Ho Chi Minh City Lion and Dragon Dance Federation and took place from April 24 to 26, 2026, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
The event brought together elite dragon and lion dance teams from Vietnam, China, Malaysia, Hong Kong (China), and other countries and regions, featuring a strong lineup and fierce competition.
Liantang Dragon and Lion Dance Team wins third place in the high-pole lion dance category.
The Liantang team delivered an outstanding performance in the high-pole lion dance category, impressing the judges with difficult moves, including pole-to-pole leaps, midair spins, and the symbolic "cai qing" (plucking the greens) maneuver, ultimately securing a well-deserved third place.
The achievement of the Liantang team showcases the exceptional skill and dedication of Foshan's lion dancers. It also proves that Zhangcha, as a National Demonstration Subdistrict for Dragon and Lion Dance, has taken its dragon and lion culture from the local community to the world stage, bringing local Lingnan culture to an international audience.
Reporter: Lu Haoneng
Photo: Liantang Dragon and Lion Dance Team
Video: Liantang Dragon and Lion Dance Team
Video editor: Yang Futao
