{"id":4931,"date":"2015-02-17T20:36:06","date_gmt":"2015-02-17T12:36:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/?p=4931"},"modified":"2021-01-15T21:01:23","modified_gmt":"2021-01-15T13:01:23","slug":"dragon-unicorn-lion-dance-festival-sabah-malaysia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/dragon-unicorn-lion-dance-festival-sabah-malaysia\/","title":{"rendered":"Dragon, Unicorn and Lion Dance Festival of Sabah, Malaysia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Yeah! Chinese New Year is only 2 days away and it&#8217;ll be the Year of Goat. Adults are probably not so excited about giving Ang Pow$ (red packet), but they will love lion dance. Some rich companies can afford to hire 20 lions to bless their business, but you can also watch lion dance by 100 lions for FREE.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/images\/2015\/20150217_1.jpg\" alt=\"lions, dragon and unicorn\" \/><br \/>\nYup, you can enjoy such grand show in <strong>Dragon, Unicorn and Lion Dance Festival<\/strong>, which is an annual 1-day event usually held in weekend before Chinese New Year. This festival has been around since 1976, and they always have something new to show off every year.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/images\/2015\/20150217_2.jpg\" alt=\"girl taking photo with lion heads\" \/><br \/>\nEven non-Chinese Malaysians love lion dance show. It was used to be held in Merdeka Field (open space) but the event has moved to Likas Sport Complex (of Kota Kinabalu City), an indoor hall that is least affected by bad weather.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/images\/2015\/20150217_3.jpg\" alt=\"lions in green, red, yellow and blue colors\" \/><br \/>\nI went to the festival on last Saturday (7 Feb 2015). Around noon, the lion groups started to arrive one by one, and I was really busy taking photos. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mysabah\/sets\/72157650300220517\/\">see my photos in Flickr album<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/images\/2015\/20150217_4.jpg\" alt=\"Techno Three Princes (\u7535\u97f3\u4e09\u592a\u5b50)\" \/><br \/>\nPic: Techno Three Princes is the modern folkart of Taiwan and it&#8217;s gaining popularity in Sabah. In Chinese belief, they are the god that protects human from danger, plague and evil.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/images\/2015\/20150217_5.jpg\" alt=\"lion dance\" \/><br \/>\nRed and gold are common colors of lions, which represent auspicious and prosperity in Chinese tradition, but they can be in many other colors too.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/images\/2015\/20150217_6.jpg\" alt=\"white lion\" \/><br \/>\nPic: I really like this white lion, it looks so smart and beautiful. If I&#8217;m not mistaken, white lion represents <strong>Ma Chao<\/strong> (\u9a6c\u8d85), who likes to wear white &amp; silver armor and riding on a white horse in war, and he is one of the most famous military generals in <strong>Three Kingdoms<\/strong>. Lion in pure white and black is used for paying tribute to the deceased in funeral.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/images\/2015\/20150217_7.jpg\" alt=\"big and small lions\" \/><br \/>\nPic: big and small lions. I could see pride on the faces of children who played lion dance. It&#8217;s better than playing iPad, isn&#8217;t it? I see hope in preserving our culture.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/images\/2015\/20150217_8.jpg\" alt=\"girl beating drum for lion dance\" \/><br \/>\nEven girls can be part of lion team.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/images\/2015\/20150217_9.jpg\" alt=\"dragon dance\" \/><br \/>\nNot only lions, dragon and Qi-ling also take part in this festival.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/images\/2015\/20150217_10.jpg\" alt=\"dancing unicorn (\u9e92\u9e9f)\" \/><br \/>\nPic: hyperactive Qi-Ling that dances like Energizer bunny.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/images\/2015\/20150217_11.jpg\" alt=\"batik lions\" \/><br \/>\nPic: Batik lions. Note the hibiscus flowers painted on the cloth.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/images\/2015\/20150217_12.jpg\" alt=\"taking photo with big head Buddha and God of Wealth\" \/><br \/>\nPic: the big head Buddha at the left looks funky.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/images\/2015\/20150217_13.jpg\" alt=\"Sheep and Wolf cartoon costumes (\u559c\u7f8a\u7f8a\u8207\u7070\u592a\u72fc)\" \/><br \/>\nBecause goat is the zodiac of the coming new year, so they include the popular cartoon characters (Happy Sheeps and Big Grey Wolf) of China. Note the sheep head lion at the back. I wonder if they will have boar head lion in future.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/images\/2015\/20150217_14.jpg\" alt=\"baby dragon\" \/><br \/>\nPic: baby dragon?<\/p>\n<h3>The Show<\/h3>\n<p>The lion dance and cultural show started around 3pm after all the VIPs were done with their speech and launching. The show ended around 8pm. If lion dance is your favorite, it&#8217;s like a buffet for your eyes and ears.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/images\/2015\/20150217_15.jpg\" alt=\"lion and dragon climb high to display scrolls with auspicious words\" \/><br \/>\nPic: Lions and dragon climbed high to display scrolls with auspicious words.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/images\/2015\/20150217_17.jpg\" alt=\"dance by over 100 lions\" \/><br \/>\nPic: blessing by hundred of lions. Epic!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/images\/2015\/20150217_24.jpg\" alt=\"lion dance on stilts\" \/><br \/>\nPic: fly lion, fly!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/images\/2015\/20150217_23.jpg\" alt=\"24 Festive Drums (\u4e8c\u5341\u56db\u8282\u4ee4\u9f13)\" \/><br \/>\nThe first cultural show was <strong>24 Festive Drums<\/strong> (\u4e8c\u5341\u56db\u8282\u4ee4\u9f13), a performance listed as the cultural heritage of Malaysia. A group of drummers beat on 24 drums, which symbolize 24 meteorological events in farming calendar of Chinese. They use different formation and rhythm to show the harmony between sky, earth and people.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/images\/2015\/20150217_18.jpg\" alt=\"riding on lion\" \/><br \/>\nPic: riding on a lion, what a cool way of making an entrance.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/images\/2015\/20150217_19.jpg\" alt=\"Nunchakus performance\" \/><br \/>\nPic: Nunchakus performance by Lee TianJiang from Teochew group. This guy is really good. You can contact him at (Mobile Phone &amp; WhatsApp) +60 11-14138897 or WeChat (ID: leetianjiang) to arrange for a performance.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/images\/2015\/20150217_20.jpg\" alt=\"dragon dance\" \/><br \/>\nPic: dragon chasing the big lollipop<\/p>\n<p>Dragon has the highest rank among sacred animals, and also the most important because it can summon rain for the farmers.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/images\/2015\/20150217_21.jpg\" alt=\"pick green by lion on bench\" \/><br \/>\nPic: pick green on the benches. It&#8217;s no easier than lion dance on stilts, as the lion has to balance itself on not so stable platform. You don&#8217;t need a big courtyard to invite lion to do pick green at your house.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/images\/2015\/20150217_22.jpg\" alt=\"Qi-Ling lion dance\" \/><br \/>\nQi-Ling looks aggressive, but in Chinese mythology, Qi-Ling is the most gentle sacred animal and an icon of benevolence, because it never hurt human, not even plant.<\/p>\n<p>My favorite show is the electrifying Lion lit-up by changing colorful LED light, as if its body is flowing with magical power. It danced and leaped on the stilts in the dark, very captivating show. Below is the video:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed wp-block-embed-youtube is-type-video is-provider-youtube epyt-figure\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_76931\"  width=\"930\" height=\"523\"  data-origwidth=\"930\" data-origheight=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jAUw0_llKr0?enablejsapi=1&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=&iv_load_policy=1&loop=0&rel=0&fs=1&playsinline=0&autohide=2&theme=dark&color=red&controls=1&disablekb=0&\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/figure>\n<p>The following are two videos of Lion Dance on Stilts that day:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed wp-block-embed-youtube is-type-video is-provider-youtube epyt-figure\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_96999\"  width=\"930\" height=\"523\"  data-origwidth=\"930\" data-origheight=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/o9c6nH490t8?enablejsapi=1&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=&iv_load_policy=1&loop=0&rel=0&fs=1&playsinline=0&autohide=2&theme=dark&color=red&controls=1&disablekb=0&\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed wp-block-embed-youtube is-type-video is-provider-youtube epyt-figure\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_76079\"  width=\"930\" height=\"523\"  data-origwidth=\"930\" data-origheight=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Go8cxqgHsZg?enablejsapi=1&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=&iv_load_policy=1&loop=0&rel=0&fs=1&playsinline=0&autohide=2&theme=dark&color=red&controls=1&disablekb=0&\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/figure>\n<h3>Chinese Cultural Village<\/h3>\n<p>The Cultural Village exhibition is something new in lion dance festival this year, too bad it&#8217;s only for one day. There were over 10 Chinese associations in Sabah participated, among them are Hakka (\u5ba2\u5bb6), Hokkien (\u798f\u5efa), Teochew (\u6f6e\u5dde), Hainan (\u6d77\u5357), Fuzhou (\u798f\u5dde), Kwong Siew (\u5e7f\u8087), Tai Poo (\u5927\u57d4), Eng Choon (\u6c38\u6625), Sze Yip (\u56db\u9091), Hin Ann (\u5174\u5b89), Northern Chinese (\u534e\u5317), San Chiang (\u4e09\u6c5f), Nam Ann (\u5357\u5b89), Lung Yen (\u9f99\u5ca9), Anxi (\u5b89\u6eaa), etc. Each group has a population of several hundreds to many thousands in Sabah.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/images\/2015\/20150217_28.jpg\" alt=\"Eng Choon (\u6c38\u6625)\" \/><br \/>\nPic: History is boring, but suddenly I was interested in history that day.<\/p>\n<p>During 19th and 20th century, a lot of Chinese migrated to Sabah (then North Borneo) due to natural disasters or civil wars in China, or attracted by the incentive offered by British government. My late grandfather was one of them. When he arrived Borneo, he was shocked to find that Borneo was so backward. Many Chinese were farmers and labors who developed our forest and swamp into farm and towns. However, our blood, tears and sweats are documented no more than the Chinese gangland and communism in textbook of Malaysia history.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/images\/2015\/20150217_25.jpg\" alt=\"Chinese Cultural Village\" \/><br \/>\nI visited the booth of each Chinese group, and their friendly exhibitors were happy to share the untold stories of their ancestors in Sabah, like their roots, why they came to Sabah and what they did here. I have to confess that there are so many things that I don&#8217;t know. In fact, many local Chinese don&#8217;t even know the hometown of their forefather. If overseas Chinese visits China and Taiwan, the people there will ask this question. They will laugh at you if you say you don&#8217;t know. When they realize that you are not joking, they will think, &#8220;OMG, this Chinese really forgets his root.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/images\/2015\/20150217_26.jpg\" alt=\"Sabah Hakka booth\" \/><br \/>\nPic: The Hakka booth. My late grandmother also wore that summer hat (called \u51c9\u5e3d in Chinese) in old day. Hakka is the biggest Chinese group in Sabah, and they are frugal, pragmatic and traditional good farmers. Most Sabah Chinese have their roots in Guangdong and Fujian Provinces of China.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/images\/2015\/20150217_27.jpg\" alt=\"antiques\" \/><br \/>\nEach Chinese group has its distinct culture, dialect and history. Many booths displayed the antiques and items used by their past generations.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/images\/2015\/20150217_29.jpg\" alt=\"Hokkien booth\" \/><br \/>\nPic: Hokkien booth<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s kind of fun to learn that not all Chinese are the same, each group has its own unique food, cultural practices and belief. However, these identities are fading over time.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/images\/2015\/20150217_30.jpg\" alt=\"old day carpenter tools\" \/><br \/>\nPic: carpenter tools, some are still being used today in less developed countries because they need no electricity to operate.<\/p>\n<p>Besides labor support and lion dance, Chinese also brought in new skills and tools in agriculture, medicines, architect, etc., and the most important of all, Education. <strong>To Chinese, the Biggest Secret to Success is Education.<\/strong> Fortunately, Sabah government is more open and supportive in Chinese education and many non-Chinese Sabahans also send their children to Chinese schools. Let&#8217;s hope Sabah will be no longer the poorest state of Malaysia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gong Xi Fa Cai!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>More Photos<\/h3>\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mysabah\/sets\/72157650300220517\/\">view bigger and better photos of Lion Dance Festival in my photo album<\/a>. Enjoy!<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mysabah\/sets\/72157650300220517\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/images\/2015\/20150217_31.jpg\" alt=\"more photos of Lion, Dragon and Unicorn Dance Festival\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><small><em>Photos taken in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia Borneo<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yeah! Chinese New Year is only 2 days away and it&#8217;ll be the Year of Goat. 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