All-Female Fire Dragon Troupe Performs in Vancouver’s Chinatown

Members of the Chau Luen Athletic Club are the the world’s first all-female Fire Dragon dance team.

Leanne Yu leads the Chau Luen Athletic Club’s historic all-female fire dragon dance troupe at Vancouver’s Chinatown Fire Dragon Festival, celebrating cultural heritage and women’s empowerment. The festival, rooted in a tradition from Hong Kong, highlights community resilience amid local challenges and marks a significant shift in inclusivity within this cultural ritual.

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