High Pole Lion Dance at Chap Goh Meh Festival (Penang, Malaysia) | Chinese New Year 2024

Witness the breathtaking high pole lion dance performance at the Chap Goh Meh Festival 2024 in Penang, Malaysia. This traditional Chinese dance, performed on towering poles, is a highlight of the festival, showcasing incredible athleticism, balance, and coordination.
The Chap Goh Meh Festival, also known as the Lantern Festival, marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations. In Penang, it is celebrated with great fervor, featuring various cultural performances, traditional foods, and colorful lantern displays. The high pole lion dance is a particularly thrilling spectacle, as dancers in elaborate lion costumes leap from pole to pole, symbolizing good luck and fortune.
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[@ivanstankov2675]

this must take a lot of time to master

[@SeanGranseeTravel]

Yeah, it must take a LOT of practice.

[@theliondance]

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