GH Mall, Pawchester to showcase grandest lion and dragon dance contest

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AHEAD of the Chinese New Year 2025 celebrations on Jan. 29, 2025, Greenhills (GH) Mall is staging the biggest lion and dragon dance competition on Jan. 19.

Organized by Gaius Uy, founder of Huang Lion and Dragon Dance Group, the grandest showcase of authentic lion and dragon dance through a competition will be held for the first time in San Juan City, which is expected to roar and come alive with the impeccable hosting by celebrity host/DJ-actor KC Montero.

WELCOMING AN AUSPICIOUS YEAR Gaius Uy, founder of Huang Lion and Dragon Dance Group, and Maine Uy-Jainani, Pawchester (Pet Salon and Cafe) owner, unite to bring the grandest dance competition for the Chinese New Year 2025 celebration. PHOTO BY RODEL FERNANDO

Ten of the country's best lion and dance groups have already secured their registration for the first and biggest-prized competition outside Chinatown with a grand prize of P100,000 for the champion, P80,000 and P50,000 for the second and third places.

"This auspicious event is made possible by the partnership between GH Mall, Pawchester and Huang Lion Dance Group. In this grand event, we would like to showcase the Chinese Filipino heritage and celebrate culture in a meaningful way. At the same time, [we wanted to show that Filipinos and Filipino Chinese individuals are very talented]," Uy said during the media conference announcing the upcoming event.

In Chinese culture, the lion symbolizes strength, stability and superiority while the dragon represents power, boldness and excellence. Dances for both the auspicious creatures are performed during festive occasions as a means to chase away evil spirits and welcome in prosperous times.