What it takes to be the world's best lion dancers

The lion dancers of Singapore Yiwei Athletic Association are at the top of their game, after breaking defending champion Malaysia’s decades-long winning streak at the Genting World Lion Dance Championship in August 2023. CNA's Grace Yeoh spent over a month with the Yiwei team to find out what it takes for them to perform at the highest level. Read her account: cna.asia/48YmU1l
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[@anandnair5223]

These guys are awesome. Hard work pays off. Congratulations on winning that coveted title!
Grew up watching the various troupes over the years. …

[@carmenirigoyen-lopez9920]

Wow, these guys are Fearless ❤!

[@年ONAME]

Love to watch their performance son loves it too! Although shifted home, still came online to watch their performances. Big respect for these people, not easy to earn a living in Sg but still maintain this hobby.

[@j1o23kfgall]

Good job in keeping this tradition alive! 🎉

[@pirakasa5506]

I love lion dance❤❤❤

[@pirakasa5506]

Well done n congrats🎉🎉🎉

[@SGLawEnforcement]

I think know that guy.. Joson Li.. hmm.. looks like my 1 AMB (SAF) 13 FMD (ME2) back then when I was an NSF in gedong.. looks sooo like him

[@thelouislim1442]

YAYY my favourite team ever yiwei athletic association Singapore

[@g.racici]

soooo cool

[@henrytan5594]

艺威！谢谢

[@ArabicReja973]

Lion dancing has been doing well and hiring like crazy in China for the last 4 years, mostly from the funeral industry.

[@hecker_elyh8]

keep your dark humour to yourself

[@AhmetTekin101]

​@@hecker_elyh8Why are Chinese so rude?

[@jameslee9742]

Cognates for winning in Malaysia man.. BTW Malaysia past 10+ yrs they under table 1 la lol

[@user-ug3rz4cu4s]

Malaysia should not tolerate invader culture.

[@年ONAME]

What invader culture, these people train for the love of the sport or tradition

[@xian4616]

Congrats ! Do take care of joints n eat healthy food prep . Hope ,company will provide accident group covered insurance as well .

[@aquil3scach088]

Chinese karen🙄🙄🙄