Since being established the International Wushu Academy has been the longest standing lion dance troupe in Brisbane. We have trained through many generations and continue to train our performers to keep a high standard for our performances.
We perform traditional lion dance for many occasions and freestyle depending on the environment the troupe has been put in. These performances can be done in many different establishments but our busiest time of year would be Chinese New Year where many venues want their place of work to be blessed.
The lion dance is believed to bring good luck and fortune to the business.
Through recent years we have been experimenting with new technologies that allow us to make our performances more fresh and up to date with modern times. This includes LED Lion and Dragon Performances. Incorporating this into our troupe allows us to please new-age suppliers looking to make their event extra special.
Feeding lions red packets (hongbao) during the lion dance symbolises good fortune and prosperity. The red packet, containing money, is offered to bring blessings. In Asian culture, red signifies luck; the lion, a symbol of strength and protection, brings luck and wards off evil. By ‘feeding’ the lion, individuals or businesses invite prosperity and success, hoping for continued wealth, happiness, and good fortune.
The Happy Buddha in lion dance symbolises enlightenment, wisdom, and compassion, bringing blessings and protection. Enhancing the dance’s role in dispelling evil spirits, he links it to harmony and prosperity. Representing good fortune, the Buddha reinforces the lion dance’s cultural significance.