{"id":214367,"date":"2025-04-22T16:32:47","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T02:32:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=214367"},"modified":"2025-04-23T22:09:19","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T08:09:19","slug":"chinese-lion-dances-uh-hilo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2025\/04\/22\/chinese-lion-dances-uh-hilo\/","title":{"rendered":"Chinese lion dances and love from UH<\/abbr> Hilo"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lion dance<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n

A visit to the Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home in Hilo turned into a heartwarming exchange of culture and gratitude on March 28, as students from the Chinese studies program<\/a> at the University of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> at Hilo and Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> Community College brought traditional Chinese music, dance and fashion to life for local veterans.<\/p>\n

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Dragon ribbon dance<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The event was organized by Jiren Feng, associate professor and coordinator of the Chinese studies certificate program<\/a> at UH<\/abbr> Hilo.<\/p>\n

“It was a very special experience for me as the faculty, and our students who were very happy to share what they learned to the veterans and staff,” said Feng.<\/p>\n

Traditional music, Chinese fashion<\/h2>\n

The performances included lion and dragon dances, a fan and snake dance, singing, cucurbit flute music and piano. One of the most memorable moments was interactive modeling of Chinese fashion that featured staff from the veterans home.<\/p>\n

“The staff thoroughly enjoyed being part of the Chinese fashion show,” Feng said.<\/p>\n

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Fashion show<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The large room where performances were held was filled with lots of smiles and laughter.<\/p>\n

Stacyn Sakuma, recreational coordinator at the veteran\u2019s home, said in an email that the UH<\/abbr> Hilo performance was “one of the BEST throughout the years\u2026the time put into every performance is greatly appreciated. Our veterans shared how much they appreciated this performance and visit very much!”<\/p>\n

More on Chinese studies<\/h2>\n

The UH<\/abbr> Hilo Chinese studies certificate program<\/a> helps students explore Chinese language and culture through courses in film, literature, art, history, philosophy, politics and more.<\/p>\n

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