Dragon Dance (T&T Market - Calgary NW)

Last week my husband was away in South America.  When he came back he and I decided to go for sushi.  We ended up at a Japanese restaurant (it was delicious by the way), and across from there was an Asian market.  I had planned to visit this market in the next few days to see what, if any, Dragon items were available, however, since we were in the area, a trip inside was inevitable.

We were just getting close to the market when we heard loud drums and my husband said it was likely a Dragon Dance.  WHAT NOW?  I got excited!  Sure enough, as soon as we got into the doorway, there was a Dragon dance just starting.  Immediately I could feel the energy .  It was electric and I was thrilled.  This was much more than I had hoped from a visit to the market.  We took a fair amount of video but below is one of the best we got.  There were many people standing around, it was hard to find a clear, open area to obtain good video.

The attached is a portion of the Dragon dance as it the 'Dragon' weaving in and out the store with a large audience following.  The drums and cymbals acting as the rhythm for the dance are something that is difficult to get out of your head.  In fact, since this video, I've been 'bomp-bompa-bomping' around the house, to which my husband is quite amused.  No doubt!  I look ridiculous! haha. 

Note just above the Dragon's head is a small pouch on a string.  This dance is previous to the one that will be explained in the next post when he reaches up to grab it.   Enjoy!!