UCA Formed Lion Dance Team with Lafayette High School Students to Promote Unity, Teamwork, and Community Involvement

February 02, 2006
Thursday
UCA office, Brooklyn

One of UCA's continuous goal is that the students at Lafayette High School not only excel in their study but also be united and be involved in the community. This newly formed Lion Dance Team between UCA and the students is another step toward this goal.

The ceremony took place on February 2, 2006. It was the team's great honor to have State Assemblyman William Colton to "light the lion's eyes" which is a traditional procedure to officially mark the birth of a Lion Dance Team. Lion Dance is a difficult art. It requires great strength and skill and thus much practice from the teammates. The team will practice regularly. This is an opportunity for the students to foster closer relationship and develop teamwork skills. The Lion Dance is a popular event for celebrating various things such as the Lunar New Year and opening of new businesses. There will be ample opportunity for the team to perform and get involved in the community.