Object Details
Collection Creator
Smithsonian Institution. Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Collection Citation
Smithsonian Folklife Festival records: 2017 Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Scope and Contents
Mark Puryear (presenter); Raymond Wong and Wong People (TBD members) ;For centuries, pairs of martial artists have dressed as lions, prancing and leaping to the pounding beat of drums and clashing cymbals amid exploding firecrackers. The lions welcome the new year, and they launch new events and opening ceremonies; their ferocity and acrobatics drive away evil spirits and assure good fortune. The lion dance connects Chinese Americans to ancient traditions of martial arts and with Chinese communities throughout the world. Members of the D.C.-based Wong People Kung Fu Association demonstrate their traditional skills and discuss how they transform the tradition. This session is co-presented with the 1882 Foundation.
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Smithsonian Folklife Festival records: 2017 Smithsonian Folklife Festival / Series 4: On The Move / 4.3: Audio
Extent
1 Sound recording (digital audio file)
Date
2017 July 03
Archival Repository
Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
Identifier
CFCH.SFF.2017, Item SFF2017_0703_OTM_Story_Circle_0006
Type
Archival materials
Sound recordings
Collection Rights
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Existence and Location of Copies
Listening copies available
Collection Restrictions
Access to the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections is by appointment only. Visit our website for more information on scheduling a visit or making a digitization request. Researchers interested in accessing born-digital records or audiovisual recordings in this collection must use access copies.
CFCH.SFF.2017_ref964
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CFCH.SFF.2017
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Record ID
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