The Hokkien Green Lion

The Hokkien lion dance, also known as the Green Lion dance, is performed by Hokkien-speaking communities in Fujian (China) and Taiwan. It is a type of Chinese southern lion dance, distinguished by its green colour and a round, flat mask. Some also refer to it as the "sieve lion" due to its head shape.
The Green Lion was originally created by rebels to symbolise the Manchu-led Qing Dynasty, which invaded China in 1644. Its fierce appearance reflected this defiance, and in the past, it was an evil "sandbag" lion that performers would beat during performances.
Today, the Green Lion is primarily used in rituals, temple events, and Chingay parades to pray for peace, provide entertainment, practice martial arts, and ward off bad spirits. In Sabah, Green Lions are rare-you might only find one for every hundred other lion types.
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[@monddasher516]

My grandmother is a hokkien chinese.And i know this lion dance.This is the hokkien lion dance.This lion dance were brought by chinese immigrants from south guandong a very long time ago.This lion dance has 3 levels.Level 1 is green in colour and has white eyebrowns.Level 2 is also green but has blacker eyebrowns.The level 3 looks black in colour and it needs so many weapons to protect it.This lion dance is use to ward off spirits.Can you pin pls? Happy chinese new year.

[@mysabahTV]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Wish I can see all levels of green lions 😃

[@monddasher516]

Your welcome

[@alaisterC]

It's commonly know in Sarawak as The Hakka Lion

[@ariandnesiosana9362]

and the hakka lion is a completly different thing! How did it end up with that name in sarawak?