The Association
The Hong De Lion Dance Association (墨爾本弘德國術會) was formed in April 2008 by a group of passionate lion dancers. The founding members formed the Committee of the Association. The Hong De Lion Dance Association is a member of the Confederation of Sar Ping Lion Dance.
Even though we are a newly formed Association, our instructors have over 20 years experience in the art of Chinese Lion Dance. The Association aims to teach and promote the art to the community. Our instructors have been taught and inspired by Sifu Deng Chi Tang in the art of Futsan (Foshan) style lion dancing and by Sifu Siow Ho Phiew (Xiao Fei Hong) in the art of Hoksan (Heshan) style of lion dance. Both lion dance masters have influenced the performing styles of our lion dancing.
The Name
Hong De Guo Shu Hui (in Pinyin) was the name given to us by Siow Sifu. ‘Hong’ (弘) means great or magnificent and is part of Siow Sifu’s name. ‘De’ (德) means virtue or morals. ‘Guo Shu Hui’ (國術會) translates to Chinese (Martial/Lion Dance) Arts Association.
Our Motto
Our motto is in the poem written by Siow Sifu. It translates to passing the Chinese culture/traditions to the next generation outside of China (ie overseas).
Specialist Instructors
Futsan Style, Jow Gar Kung Fu
- Sifu Deng Chi Tang (鄧熾� ), Melbourne
Hoksan Style
- Sifu Siow Ho Phiew (蕭斐弘), Malaysia
- Charles Nee (林漢財), Khuan Yee Lion Dance, Brisbane
- Phillip Trang, Khuan Yee Lion Dance, Brisbane
- Sifu Albert Fong, Khuan Loke Dragon and Lion Dance, Malaysia
Memberships
We are members of:
Confederation of Sar Ping Lion Dance
Australian Lion and Dragon Dance Federation
Australian Chinese Events Committee
Lion Dance Competition
2011 - Resorts World Sentosa World Lion Dance Competition, Singapore
The Commitee and Instructors
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Position
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Name
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Qualifications / Experience / Awards
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President
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Cecilia Hsieh
薛寶琳
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1982 - Started Futsan lion dance training with Sifu Deng Chi Tang
1999-2008 – Lion Dance Team Manager for the Chinese Masonic Society
2006 – Attended Hoksan seminar conducted by Sifu Siow Ho Phiew
2007 – Attended a Futsan lion dance workshop in Futsan, China, conducted by the Huang Fei Hong Nanhai Zhonglian Cable Lion and Dragon Dance Institute
2008 – Recipient of the Lord Mayor’s award for Community Service
2008 – Attended a Lion Dance Judging course conducted by Sifu Siow Ho Phiew
Qualified National Lion Dance Judge
Licenced Pyrotechnician
Member of Australian Pyrotechnics Association (Vic)
Secretary of the Australian Lion and Dragon Dance Association
Member of the Australian Chinese Events Committee (2009)
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Vice President,
Chinese Secretary
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Vincent Lui
呂達文
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2000 – Started Futsan lion dance training
2006 – Attended Hoksan seminar conducted by Sifu Siow Ho Phiew
2008 – Attended a Lion Dance Judging course conducted by Sifu Siow Ho Phiew
Qualified National Lion Dance Judge
Member of the Australian Lion and Dragon Dance Association
Licenced Pyrotechnician
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Secretary
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Stanley Tan
陳光漢
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1990 - Started Jow Gar style lion dance training with coach Ng Siew Meng (黄秀明) from Singapore Koon San Athletic Association (新� 坡昆山体育会).
1990-1999 Member of Sin Yong Tai Chi Physical Training Centre (星勇太极健身学院), Singapore
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Treasurer
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Steven Leung
粱偉源
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1982 - Started Futsan lion dance training with Sifu Deng Chi Tang
2004-2008 – Lion dance team leader for Chinese Masonic Lion Dance Team
2006 – Attended Hoksan seminar conducted by Sifu Siow Ho Phiew
Licenced Pyrotechnician
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HS Coach
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Ernest Tan
陳保延
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2005 – Started Hoksan lion dance in Hin Hua High School, Malaysia.
2007-now – Established a lion dance team called Xin An Lion Dance with Xin An Association (Malaysia), coach and team leader.
2010 - Established a community lion dance team called Wen Qing Lion Dance in Klang, Malaysia.
2010 - Represented Khuan Yee Lion Dance in the 9th Genting World Lion Dance Championship in Malaysia.
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HS Coach
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Colin Liew
劉永強
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1996-2005 – Member of Khuan Loke Dragon and Lion Dance Association, Malaysia.
Represented Khuan Loke in following competitions:
- 1998 Johor
- 1999 Genting Malaysia Open
- 2001 Genting Malaysia Open
- 2003 Genting Malaysia Open
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Webmaster – Vincent Lui
Web Editor – Cecilia Hsieh
Public Officer – Robin Taranto
Past Committee Member
Secretary - Colin Leung (Apr-Aug 2008)
Contact Us
Address:
Hong De Lion Dance Association
GPO Box 3228
Melbourne VIC 3001
Australia
Email:
admin@HongDeLion.com.au
Fax:
61 3 8677 7668
Phone Enquiries:
Cecilia 薛寶琳 - 61 3 (0) 418 105 760 (Mandarin / Cantonese), will be away 12/10/2011 - 27/10/2011
Vincent 呂達文 - 61 3 (0) 413 132 531 (Cantonese)