Northern Lion Dance Singapore Zoo - Chinese New Year

The Northern Lion Dance was used as entertainment for the imperial court, and the lions come in pairs, which resemble Pekingese or Fu Dogs. Their movements are very life-like, incorporating lots of acrobatics and stunts. For more information on Northern Lion Dance and performances, click on the link above.

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[Weeping-Angel]

Wow. The northern lions look so different than the Cantonese southern lions I’m used to

[KayLyda]

I love watching these lion dances so much!

[andykeegs]

I didn't know there was a difference between southern lion dance and northern lion dance. This is really cool!

[CambodiaTravelGuide]

Nice dance and this is real better than in the movie haha

[BananaManaTV]

@zzzvanessazzzful We were like you too. Southern lion was so much more dynamic, but after studying with Wen Yang troupe who does both styles, we learned that it's actually more difficult than Southern. Check out some of the Northern lion teams from Beijing, they're pretty tight. Thanks for the comment!

[zzzvanessazzzful]

@BananaManaTV welcome! at first, my teacher show us the 2 different type of lion dances.. then everyone in my class keep making fun of the lion dance... as for me, i'm interested in lion dance since i'm young.. so i'm also curious abt nothern lion dance...

[MienMaotcha]

looks scary but more accurate to the real life Lions than the southern one

[BananaManaTV]

@zzzvanessazzzful Thanks! Yes, Northern lion is very different, but it's pretty exciting to watch. The heads are made out of wood, so they're even heavier than Southern lion heads. It's a very athletic art form.

[BananaManaTV]

My sister used to cry when she was a kid watching these! (Jason)

[konjak]

this is awsome i like the music and these lions are gorgeous

[Biobliter]

EEEK THAT FACE!!! SCARY!!! ZAO ZAO ZAO!!!

[carolynfox]

pretty good one. my husband has been to singapore

[BananaManaTV]

@amrietkalpoe You can click on the link in the description, and then email Wen Yang Lion Association. They might be able to give you details on the song they used. Good luck!

[Animejook]

didn't know the north have different lions. looks odd

[BananaManaTV]

@zzzvanessazzzful These guys really are awesome athletes and they combine that with great theatrics.

[amrietkalpoe]

@nianqiao Thanks! I've found the song.. We are making a little wushu show from mulan.. short version of 1 hour.. with more action/wushu in it. So with that and lion dance demos we could realy use it. (in the Netherlands) Thanks Again!

[BananaManaTV]

Nope - Singapore has a Night Safari, Bird Park and soon a River Safari as well...

[colinpkk]

Hunt Down The Festivities This New Year

[ellomama]

I already go to singapore when i am 6

[Urushikitty]

I like both the southern and northern lions...I like the way the norther lions look but I like the southern style dance....is it against the rules to have a north lion do a south lion dance?