community website

May 2003 article on gang & tong history in Manhattan Chinatown including On Leong

highlights On Leong lion dancers return to Lunar New Year celebration after a hiatus. Do they still have lion dancers for 2010-2011?

Wednesday I interviewed a couple of the core personnel for my sociology research. I was struck by the 38-year history of this group which is focused on the mentorship of young people. I was told it was the first group to include non-Chinese people in the lion dance, also the first and possibly only non-profit lion dance group in Chinatown.

Martha Cooper & Madeline Slovenz on Chinese New Year & lion dancing

summarizes their work, try to find their writings

The lion dance has been part of the Chinese culture for thousands of years and is performed on auspicious occasions such as weddings, store openings, and various festivals and celebrations. The lion, a symbol of power, wisdom, and good fortune, chases away evil spirits and brings hapiness, longevity, and good luck. The lion dance is also performed at many business locations during the Chinese New Year's Celebration for the lion brings prosperity and good luck to the business for the upcoming year.

Lion dancing has long been associated with kung fu, an association that dates back to the Ching dynasty, when revolutionary martial artists used the dance as a secret means of communication. Under the guise of celebration, revolutionary martial artists traveled from village to village performing the lion dance.

looks like informative article; the website wants $65 for it though.

I find her background to be an indication of how cohesive the community's organizations are with mobilization and political power.

This would seem to be the main event. I'm looking to capture the lion dance on video.

obituary & funeral notice for noted immigration lawyer and human rights advocate Benjamin Gim