Unicorn dance troupes perform in HCM city

10:09, 24/09/2015

A unicorn dance competition took place this week in HCM City with the participation of dozens of famous unicorn dance troupes from many provinces, including Binh Duong, Dong Nai and Thua Thien-Hue.

A unicorn dance competition took place this week in HCM City with the participation of dozens of famous unicorn dance troupes from many provinces, including Binh Duong, Dong Nai and Thua Thien-Hue.

 

Trổ tài múa lân dũng mãnh trên cọc cao giữa Sài Gòn
Trổ tài múa lân dũng mãnh trên cọc cao giữa Sài Gòn

Painting the eyes of unicorn heads is the opening rituals of the unicorn dance troupes.

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Dancers are cheered by the sound of drums and gongs during difficult movements.

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Troupes perform “Mai Hoa Thung”, the official act at all international unicorn dance competitions. Mai Hoa Thung is the dance on pillars 80cm long and 3m in diameter, performed by two dancers with one unicorn head.

Trổ tài múa lân dũng mãnh trên cọc cao giữa Sài Gòn

To be able to perform this act, dancers must have at least five years of experience.

 

Trổ tài múa lân dũng mãnh trên cọc cao giữa Sài Gòn

This is a dangerous act. If the dancer makes a small mistake, an accident could occur. 

Trổ tài múa lân dũng mãnh trên cọc cao giữa Sài Gòn

 The audience admire the performance.

Trổ tài múa lân dũng mãnh trên cọc cao giữa Sài Gòn

The winner wsa Long Kun Binh Dung troupe. The second and third prizes went to Tinh Anh Duong and Hung Dung Duong.

(Source: VNN)