Lion Dance in Vancouver
Vancouver’s Chinatown Lion Dance Troupe Since 1939
The Hon Hsing Athletic Club of Vancouver is a volunteer lion and dragon dance troupe based at 29 East Pender Street in historic Chinatown. Founded in 1939 by the Wongs’ Benevolent Association of Canada, we still train in Choy Lee Fut (蔡李佛) and perform old-village style lion dance.
We present more than 80 performances a year for Lunar New Year storefronts, Choi Cheng, grand openings, weddings, corporate celebrations, and community festivals across Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.
2027 Lunar New Year Bookings Are Open
Hon Hsing is now accepting lion and dragon dance bookings for the coming Lunar New Year season. Our lions visit shops, schools, hotels, restaurants, and neighbourhood celebrations throughout January and February.
Those weeks fill quickly. Send an inquiry with your date, neighbourhood, and event type and we will confirm availability.
Lion Dance for Every Occasion
Lunar New Year
Storefront blessings, school visits, hotel lobbies, and neighbourhood celebrations across the Lower Mainland.
Choi Cheng Openings
The lettuce-picking prosperity ritual for restaurant launches, shop openings, and new business ventures.
Weddings
Twin-lion wedding blessings for banquet halls and outdoor ceremonies in Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, and beyond.
Festivals & Corporate
Public festivals, galas, and company celebrations — the same Chinatown pageantry we have brought since 1939.
2026 Performances
Selected public and private appearances from last season.
2026-08-08 – 2026-08-09
Light Up Chinatown! 2026
Columbia Street, Vancouver Chinatown, Vancouver
Lion and dragon dance on the Odlum Brown Main Stage at the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation’s annual Light Up Chinatown! festival.
2026
Scotia Wealth Lunar New Year
Chang An, Vancouver
Private Lunar New Year lion dance for Scotia Wealth Management guests in Vancouver.
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Lion Dance FAQ
- Who performs lion dance in Vancouver?
- Hon Hsing Athletic Club is a Chinatown lion and dragon dance troupe founded in 1939. We perform across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland for Lunar New Year, weddings, grand openings, and community festivals.
- Can I book Hon Hsing for Lunar New Year?
- Yes. We are accepting Lunar New Year bookings for the coming season. January and February are our busiest months, so send your date early through the contact form.
- Where is the club based?
- We train on the 3rd floor at 29 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1S9, in historic Chinatown. Performances travel throughout Metro Vancouver.
- Do you perform outside Vancouver?
- Yes. We regularly perform in Burnaby, Richmond, Coquitlam, and other Lower Mainland cities, as well as Vancouver neighbourhoods beyond Chinatown.
- What is Choi Cheng (採青)?
- Choi Cheng, also written cai qing, is the traditional “plucking the greens” ritual. The lion takes lettuce and a red envelope to bless a new business with prosperity — a core part of our grand-opening performances.
- How do I inquire about a performance?
- Use the contact form on honhsingclub.com, choose Lunar New Year or another event type, and include your date and venue. We typically reply within a few business days.
Testimonials
From weddings and banquets to grand openings and festivals — here’s what our clients and partners have shared.
Thank you so much for the wonderful performance on our wedding day. Everyone still talks about it to this day!
Our guests were so amazed by your team, people have been talking about it for the last few days with nothing but rave reviews. My wife and I appreciated the lucky lettuce as well, had that with our dinner last night so hopefully we have some wealth coming our way!
I have a good background in lion dance, and your team’s performance last Friday was outstanding — beautifully coordinated with impressive, complex maneuvers. Our guests were truly amazed. Thank you again.
The performance and the teamwork at last Thursday’s event was fantastic. Thank you and the team so much for the amazing job done. We all loved the performances. I received so many compliments from our clients after the event.
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