Introduction to CWS Lion Dance
Choi Wing Sum (“CWS”) Lion Dance was established in 2023 in honour of the late Grand Master Sam Choi,
founder of the traditional pakmei school “Shing Tak Tong – www.pakmei.ca”.
CWS Lion Dance is an affiliate of Shing Tak Tong that has over 35 years of lion dance performance experience,
ranging from corporate events (diversity and inclusion), weddings, grand openings, and birthday celebrations.
At CWS Lion Dance, our main focus is to honour and celebrate our elders by providing them with original, traditional lion dance performances. Upon request, we are also available for corporate events and weddings.
Please contact us for more information.
What is Lion Dancing?
Lion Dance is a traditional Chinese / Asian celebratory artform with several thousand years of history.
Lion Dance is used to celebrate joyous occasions such as birthdays, grand openings, and special holidays/occasions.
Further, it aims to bring good fortune and good health for all those that are involved in the performance (guests included).
For over 35 years, our lion dance team has committed to the traditional southern style of lion dancing,
with embodies the following beliefs:
Preservation of traditional Chinese culture
Pass on knowledge and experience to the next generation
Promote prosperity and good health