Vietnam lion dance team won 2 gold medals at the Asian Championship

The 7th Asian Lion Dance Championship took place in Indonesia from October 16 to 21, bringing together more than 300 athletes from 7 countries with strong Lion Dance movements in the region including: Malaysia, Singapore, Macau (China), Hong Kong (China), Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam.

In the end, the Vietnamese team excellently won 2 gold medals - 1 silver medal in the official competition categories including: Champion (HC) of the Mai Hoa Thung Lion Dance category (regulated program); Champion (HC) of the Speed ​​Lion Dance category and Runner-up (HC) of the Speed ​​Lion category.

Vietnam lion dance team. Photo: Organizing Committee

This achievement once again affirms the position and class of Vietnamese Lion Dance in the international arena, marking an important step forward in the journey to elevate the national Lion Dance art.

Over the past 2 years, the Vietnam Lion Dance Federation has continuously made efforts to build a systematic training system and organize professional tournaments.

At the same time, expand international cooperation to integrate Vietnamese Lion Dance with friends in the region, continent and the world . Thereby, gradually improve the quality, develop the subject in a modern, professional direction but still preserve the traditional identity of the nation.

Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/doi-tuyen-lan-su-rong-viet-nam-gianh-2-hcv-giai-vo-dich-chau-a-20251023150900115.htm