Southeast Asia

Breaking stereotypes: Singapore launches elderly lion dance troupe

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The colourful lion dance appears like any other traditional Lunar New Year performance, but it is led by an 80-year-old man sitting in a wheelchair. The Silver Pride Lion Troupe, a new initiative in Singapore to tackle loneliness among seniors and help them stay active, has modified the choreography to allow participants who have physical limitations.
 

February 13, 2024