While this guide shows how we practice lion dance culture, we are not the authority on this tradition. We respect all interpretations of lion dance.
As part of our lion dance blessings, we invite you to create an offering or ‘Chang’ for the lion. These can be as simple as a Red Packet or as elaborate as a mountain of benches!
‘Changs’ are offered to pose a challenge to the Lion. Should the Lion have the strength and courage to overcome them, our host will also have that strength in the coming year.
These Changs have a long history rooted in Southern China, and CYSM have been performing them here in Melbourne for over 50 years.
As the Melbourne community grows and changes, we hope you can help us to keep this tradition alive!