National Lion Dance Competition

Overview

Fairfield City Council’s first-of-its-kind National Lion Dance Competition was held on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 September in Cabramatta Town Centre.

The Australia-first competiton was the headline attraction of the Cabramatta Moon Festival’s 25th anniversary celebrations – seeing teams from across the country go head-to-head in a battle for the ultimate prize and honour of lion dance supremacy. For the first time, Cabramatta proudly host the inaugural National Lion Dance Competition in Australia - an exciting event presented by Fairfield City Council in collaboration with the Australian Dragon and Lion Dance Federation.

Highlights included:

• 17 teams from across Australia (NSW, VIC, QLD, WA) competing in traditional and high pole lion dance categories
• Winners crowned in both categories with a coveted national title and prizes
• International guest judges from federations in Singapore and Malaysia
• Family-friendly atmosphere with free entry for all ages.

The competition provided an international platform for emerging talent. It also marked a significant step in Fairfield City Council’s commitment to fostering multicultural engagement and supporting the arts.

Funding for this project has been provided by the NSW Government. 

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Competing Teams