Grab the Tiger by the Tail!
Dare To Be curious
Happy Year of the Tiger!
We love to travel and experience different cultures and customs. Sherrill, has been lucky enough to have traveled to China many times for the Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival. It is the grandest festival in China, lasting for 7 days. During those visits, Sherrill, discovered much about the Chinese Zodiac and also experienced the traditional Lion Dance, which according to their belief, brings good luck and fortune.
This week on our YouTube channel,
“Dare to be Curious,” Sherrill and our good friend Denise, will bring you the experience of the Chinese Lion Dance from The Peninsula Hotel in Chicago.
In case you are curious, according to the Chinese Zodiac, Sherrill was born in the year of the Rooster and Debi in the year of the Dragon.
The Chinese zodiac consists of twelve animals and each has its own unique characteristics.
IF you were born in the year of the Rat, you are ambitious and charming – Ox, diligent and gentle – Tiger, confident and brave – Rabbit, kind and sensitive –Dragon, outspoken and energetic – Snake, clever and curious – Horse, amusing and enthusiastic –Goat/Sheep, easygoing and empathetic – Monkey, entertaining and intelligent – Rooster, adventurous and charitable – Dog, helpful and honest – Pig, caring and generous.
No celebration of The Chinese New Year would be complete
without experiencing the traditional Lion Dance. Sherrill was fortunate to witness it at The Peninsula Hotel in Shanghai and The Raffles Hotel in Singapore; and now again, this year, at The Peninsula in Chicago.
Lions play an important role in Chinese mythology and represent joy and happiness – plus they symbolize strength, stability (can’t we all use a bit of that right now) and superiority.
In China and at The Peninsula Chicago
performers mimicked a lion’s movements in an elaborate lion costume. The dance was performed accompanied by the music of beating drums, cymbals and gongs. The instruments synchronize to the lion dance movements and actions.
Step into your own power, confidence and boldness this year and Grab The Tiger Year by the Tail!
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