GMHP Yu Cheng Elementary School Taipei, Taiwan

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GMHP Yu Cheng Elementary SchoolTaipei,
Taiwan

• Project
• Lion Dance

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Team Profile

• Lion dance has been a Chinese tradition for
  almost a thousand years.
• Lion dance troupes can be seen in national
  celebration events or local fairs.

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Team Profile

• There are performances of lion dance worldwide as
  long as there are Chinese descendants.
• It is not only a unique artistry in the world,
  but also the most characteristic feature in
  Chinese folk art .

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Team Profile

• Lion dance has become one of the symbols for
  Chinese culture.
• Based on peoples belief, it is also a
  performance that is welcomed to the residential
  areas for celebrating events.

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Team Profile

• Lion dance is a form of Chinese folk art as well
  as a kind of folk dance, and it has become a
  sport-oriented activity, too.
• It promotes emotional interaction between people
  and meets the purpose of fitness at the same
  time.

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Team Profile

• Students who participate in lion dancing get to
  learn and appreciate more about Chinese culture,
  thus to identify with the profound artistry of
  fine tradition.
• It is suitable for teenagers and children to
  learn.

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Team Objective--Fitness

• Kung fu is the foundation of lion dance.
• Through each practice, the activity cultivates a
  positive, teamwork spirit and helps build a
  strong physique.

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Team Objective--Happiness

• Lion dance moves are entertaining ,lively, and
  full of changes.
• The objective emphasizes on interest-oriented
  learning" and inspires students to take interest
  in lion dance sport.

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Team Objective--Excellence

• The process of teaching and performing offers an
  opportunity for lion dance troupes to observe and
  learn from each other for further improvement.
• It provides a stage for students in and outside
  the school which helps them broaden their
  horizons and self-confidence.

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Team Objective--Teamwork

• It is the unspoken consensus between the lion
  dancers who control the head and tail, and the
  drummer, gongs, and cymbals players that
  accomplishes the performance, and that
  contributes to a positive learning attitude and
  teamwork spirit.

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Team Objective--Teamwork

• Through participating together, the troupes
  promote interactions among parents, teachers and
  students, and win over the recognition in the
  community.

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Team ObjectiveDiversity

• Lion dancing combines the understanding of
  Chinese culture and profound folk artistry of
  fine traditional as well as integrates community
  resources together.
• It is a way to promote multiple art education,
  hence foster a sound and well-developed
  personality.

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Performing in the 60th anniversary ceremony of Yu
Cheng Elementary School
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Performing in the beginning construction
ceremony of underground parking in school.
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Lion dance performance for the opening of Yu
Cheng gallery.
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Performing at the opening of Mother's Day Fair
on campus
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National Chung-Cheng Cup Drum Art Championship
Match (2007)
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Lion Dance Drum Arts Championship Match-We were
the third place winner!
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Chinese New Year Parade on campus
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Nan Gang Sports Centre opening ceremony--The
future president gave us a red envelope!
Mr. Ma Ying-Jeou
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Performing for Epson Photography Exhibition
Awards
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Teacher's Achievement for lion dance training
--held in the Mu Ja Elementary School
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Thank you for watching!
Students' winter break assignment on lion dance.