Southern Lion Dance Costume «Bai Ying» (Upper Range)

Bai Ying Wu Shi

This costume is manufactured in Guangdong province, near Guangzhou by a family of craftsmen who perform this activity for several generations. It is an high-end costume, beautiful finishes and perfect details (lighting device for night performance). This kind of costume traditionaly comes from Southern China and lion dance is mainly performed during Chinese new year (spring festival), but also at popular or private events or ceremonies.

It is made up of 6 parts: the head, the "cloak" (sequin fabric), two trousers, and two pairs of slippers.

-Hok San style (flat mouth)
- Sized for two adults persons.
- Framework made of wood and bamboo, proceesed and colored sheep wool.
- Mantle : white fur on silver cap with red trims.
- Pants and shoes : same as the mantle.