The development of dragon and lion

Dragon and lion dances originated in ancient China, and were originally a traditional folk cultural and sports activity of the Han nationality in China, with the characteristics of spontaneity, entertainment and randomness. For more than two thousand years, the dragon and lion movement has been passed down from generation to generation and flourished. Moreover, with the migration of Chinese, it has spread all over the world and is deeply loved by local people. It can be said that wherever Chinese live in compact communities, there are dragon and lion dances.

After the continuous excavation and arrangement by the relevant departments of the State General Administration of Sport, it has developed into a sports event with national characteristics, auspicious and festive colors and ornamental value, and the international dragon and lion competitions have increased year by year.

1995 65438+1On October 23rd, the International Dragon and Lion Association was officially registered in Hong Kong. 1In July 1997, the Executive Committee and Congress of the International Dragon and Lion Association were held in Malaysia, and it was formally decided to move the secretariat of the Executive Committee of the International Dragon and Lion Association to Beijing, China. 1998165438+10, the international dragon and lion association was changed, and Zhang Faqiang, deputy director of the State Sports General Administration, was appointed as the chairman of the international dragon and lion association.