Sports and Heritage:

A Review of the Chinese Lion Dance

Authors

  • Sheng LYU Institute of Ethnic Studies (KITA) National University of Malaysia (UKM)
  • Rachel CHAN Suet Kay Institute of Ethnic Studies (KITA), National University of Malaysia (UKM)
  • Eric Olmedo Institute of Ethnic Studies (KITA), National University of Malaysia (UKM)

Keywords:

Lion dance, Heritage, Sports, Perfomance art, Review

Abstract

The Lion Dance is a globally renowned sport and performance art that boasts a primarily Chinese constituency. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the present state of lion dance research by gathering literature from both English and Chinese contexts. The results demonstrate that there exist numerous suppositions regarding the origins and symbolic
connotations of lion dance. As a sport, research on lion dance concentrates on methods to enhance athletic performance. Moreover, as a part of cultural heritage, the study of lion dance is presently transitioning from traditional research paradigms to critical heritage studies. Accordingly, we advocate for the adoption of Harrison's dialogical model (2013: 204) of heritage studies in lion dance research to reveal the significance of this captivating art form for both the present and future generations.

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Published

09-12-2023

How to Cite

LYU, S., CHAN, R. S. K., & Olmedo, E. (2023). Sports and Heritage: : A Review of the Chinese Lion Dance. Journal of Ethnic and Diversity Studies (JOEDS), 1(2). Retrieved from https://joeds.com.my/index.php/home/article/view/28

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 2 (2023): Journal of Ethnic and Diversity Studies (JOEDS): Volume 1, Issue 2

Section

Articles

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