Where to See Lion Dancing in Beijing for FREE
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year I plan on doing everything by the book and sticking as close to
tradition as possible, partly to teach my little girl this side of her
heritage and partly to finally satisfy the curiosity I’ve had for it all
these decades. So, join me as I explain every Chinese New Year
tradition that’s about to take over the city.
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As the lion dancers move in tandem to the rhythm of drums and cymbals, the mythical creature comes to life, captivating audiences with its lively movements and energetic spirit. It’s an essential part of celebrating Chinese New Year and here’s where you can see it in Beijing.
Conrad Hotel Beijing on Feb 10 at 10.18am
In
honor of the Year of the Dragon, Conrad is pulling out all the stops
for an extravagant celebration. Brace yourself for the mesmerizing
presence of lion dancers and the auspicious blessings from the Goddess
of Fortune as they grace the hotel with their well wishes for the
upcoming year. The festivities will kick off right in the heart of the
hotel, creating an immersive and unforgettable experience for all.
Find it:
29 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区东三环北路29号
Empark Prime Hotel Beijing on Feb 10 at 8.19am
Celebrate
the arrival of the new year with an exhilarating lion dance performance
scheduled for Sunday, Feb 10, at 8:19am in the lobby. You are warmly
invited to witness this auspicious performance and receive blessings
from the lively lion as well as greetings from the God of Fortune.
Find it:
2 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District
东城区王府井大街2号
Hilton Beijing on Feb 10 at 9.58am
Hilton
Beijing has created a host of fun and entertaining activities to ensure
an
auspicious year ahead. The highlight of this year’s celebrations is, of
course, the lion dance which takes place outside the hotel lobby. This
traditional
Chinese New Year welcome will surely get the Year of the Dragon off to a
spectacular start! You’ll be amazed at the incredible acrobatic moves
and performances choreographed with utmost precision to crashing
cymbals and drums. So come to the lobby and celebrate the Chinese Spring
Festival!
Find it:
1 Dongfang Lu, Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区东三环北路东方路1号
There are more lion dancing events for free! This article was originally posted on our sister account, Jingkids International.
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