PERPETUTING THE ART OF LION DANCE IN THE SOUTH
OUR STORY
Founded as Savannah Lion Dance in 2023, Golden Koi Lion Dance Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Savannah, GA, with a mission dedicated to “Perpetuating the Art of Lion Dance in the South.” Serving Savannah, the Coastal Empire, and the state of Georgia, we bring high-spirited experiences to Lunar New Year celebrations, grand openings, weddings, corporate events, and more.
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Coverage in Local Media
Isabella Naomalaysy lifts the head of her lion as she moves through the Tu Vien Tue Minh Buddhist Temple in Bloomingdale. Credit: Justin Taylor/The Current GA/CatchLight/Report for America
“With a thunderous drumbeat, three vibrantly colored lions of fur and papier-mâché spring to life. Beneath each costume, two dancers move as one, responding to the drum’s rhythm and to each other. They twist and turn through clouds of smoke and the deafening roar of fireworks on the grounds outside the Chùa Cát Tường Buddhist Temple in Garden City.
The 16-member group, made up of high school and college students, has practiced twice a week for months in preparation for the Lunar New Year celebration.”
“Having Golden Koi perform at our school's International Night was truly one of the highlights of the evening! The performance was vibrant, engaging, and added a special cultural experience to the event. Our students, families, and staff were captivated, and we received so many positive comments afterward. Working with the Golden Koi team was a wonderful experience from start to finish—they were professional, kind, and easy to coordinate with. We would gladly recommend Golden Koi to any school or community event, and we would absolutely love to have them return for our next International Night!”
— Andrea B., Local Educator