TWO years of absence from the stage due to the pandemic did not stop the E-Xin Lion Dance Group from performing – albeit only for themselves in rehearsals.
For nearly 10 years, the troupe has practised its craft in Segambut, Kuala Lumpur.
During the many months of Covid-induced shutdown, the dancers continued to practise three times a week to keep their skills from turning rusty.
At its peak, the troupe had up to 40 members but the number has dwindled to fewer than 20.
Recently the government has allowed the lion dance to return so that the Chinese New Year celebration is complete once more. - Febuary 1, 2022.
Members of E-Xin Dragon Lion Dance group take a break during training, in Segambut, Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, February 1, 2022.The E-Xin Dragon Lion Dance troupe practice a tricky move, in Segambut, Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, February 1, 2022.E-Xin Dragon Lion Dance troupe members gear up for rehearsal, in Segambut, Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, Feburary 1, 2022.Aron Koong, 30, lifts up his colleague during a lion dance demonstration, in Segambut, Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, February 1, 2022.Joel Kong Kah Lok, 16, jumps on a pole during a lion dance demonstration, in Segambut, Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, February 1, 2022.Joel Kong Kah Lok, 16 puts on his costume for training, in Segambut, Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, February 1, 2022.Members of E-Xin Dragon Lion Dance group demonstrate a traditional lion dance at a training center in Segambut, Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, February 1, 2022.Members of E-Xin Dragon Lion Dance wearing costume flip on a pole at a training center in Segambut, Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, February 1, 2022.Yap Rockbyn, 27, a member of E-Xin Dragon Lion Dance group, rests after training, in Segambut, Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, February 1, 2022.The E-Xin Dragon Lion Dance troupe poses for a group photo, in Segambut, Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, February 1, 2022.
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