Lion dance training camp held

Bangladesh Lion and Dragon Dance Sports Association (BLDDSA) along with the Embassy of China in Bangladesh and Bangladesh China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCCI) jointly organised a lion dance training camp in Dhaka, says a press release.
Upon successful completion of the training camp, participants were handed over certificates on Thursday.
Chief guest Yue Liwen, cultural counsellor of the China embassy in Bangladesh, was present virtually.
Mr Liwen mentioned that the lion dance was developed by observing the movement of the lion and it is full of history and tradition.
He expressed his interest in promoting cooperation from the Chinese embassy in order to ensure the smooth running of the association.
Shahjahan Mridha Benu, general secretary of BLDDSA, stressed developing cultural relations to build bridges among people of different nations.
He brought to everyone's attention that the lion and dragon dance is a popular performance art all over the world and performed at celebratory events.
He mentioned that Bangladesh is well known for the Royal Bengal Tiger. He also spoke of his vision with the lion dance where it would be integrated into part of our local culture by developing a tiger dance as a tribute to the people of China.
As triumph of the Bangalees is often associated with the tiger, he has high hopes in developing the tiger dance as a new tradition in the practice of the lion and dragon dance.
BLDDSA Joint Secretary Al Mamun Mridha moderated the function and informed that Bangladesh can adapt and learn quickly. So with proper patronage from the Chinese embassy, the required help will be received to take the association to a global level.
Coordinator Anwarul Rasel, the national coach of Bangladesh Wushu and Lion Dance, said that the team consists of highly talented individuals who placed in international tournaments after only one month of training in China.
He mentioned that especially now after the pandemic the association needs the support of the government and the Chinese embassy in order to provide the necessary resources for further training and development of the sports in Bangladesh.