No, I am not that sad (yet) to go shoot dance performances on Valentine's Day. This series of dances was performed two evenings ago at Ipoh Parade. There were a total of seven dances, from Cha Cha to Rumba to Twist, wrapping up with an energetic belly dance by four lovely ladies, which is on ... continue reading »

Two girls performed a costume changing routine at Ipoh Parade, Ipoh, over the weekend. Whilst the concept of costume changing is very simple whereby the performers would wear the shortest dresses inside, or just fold up their skirt, it was still funny to watch them dancing in slow motion. Video (below): Costume changing performance by ... continue reading »

The 2012 Perak state-level Chap Goh Mei (the "fifteenth night" in Hokkien dialect) celebration was the largest ever held in the state. Thousands of people, mainly Chinese, converged at Kwan Yin Tong, a Goddess of Mercy limestone cave temple along Jalan Gopeng, Ipoh, to celebrate the festival, known as the Chinese Valentine's Day. The celebration, ... continue reading »

This performance of two lion dancing on poles was presented to us by Hoong Tuck Lion Dance Association of Teluk Intan, Perak. The boys and girls came all the way to Ipoh Parade, Ipoh, and displayed their skills in lion dancing. Two young girls were behind the lion cub dance, which was as impressive as ... continue reading »

MCA Wanita Perak held a Chinese New Year celebration right after the one by MCA Perak. Yes, what a hectic Sunday morning it was for MCA Wanita members and supporters! MCA President Datuk Seri Chua Soi Lek was the guest of honour. Video (below): Artist from China, Xin Min, draws a dragon in less than five ... continue reading »

This dragon dance performance by Ipoh Chinese Chin Woo Athletic Association wraps up my series of posts about the association's various performances for the past week. It was an amazing display of dragon dancing skills. I could watch this a thousand times and still be in awe each time. Check out my video below. Video (below): ... continue reading »

These folk dance performances by students from Ipoh Chinese Chin Woo Athletic Association were part of the show at Ipoh Parade that wushu exponents from the same association showcased their martial arts skills in conjunction with Chinese New Year. Once again, these Chinese folk dance routines were performed at Ipoh Chin Woo’s “filial piety night” ... continue reading »