Introduction

Starts from 2005 [Taipei Keiwakan], [Japan wadaiko pro performer~Ryo Shiobara] and [wataiko group ~Kogasen ] different country, different languages but uses the traditional most grass root way to exchange each other’s technique. Therefore Japan Iida city falls in love with this especially traditional culture technique from Taiwan . And Iida city support [Taipei kiwakan] performs in Iida city hall. each other spanning language, technique barrier. [Taipei Keiwakan]participation warmly in the multiple associations to promotes [Rises to the Dragon honor gate ~ youth carp fish’s(pineapple) challenge] in Japan.

The old tale of the carp fish jumping and crossing over "Dragon Gate" to transform into a Dragon had become very popular. The carp is a tough fish that could resist big currents in China’s ancient Yellow River and this portray perseverance and determination of it. It is able to persistently resist hardship, swim upstream and rapidly jumping above the water to reach heaven to symbolize great achievements in ones pursuit or high ambitions of a lifetime. Although the carp is often being associated to scholastic success and literary luck, but it is also a potent emblem of happy outcome, joyful marriage, sufficient fortune and prosperity.

we transmits the message are no matter who or what stop your way don’t give up your dream. In this unstable environment, everybody loses the confidence also forget the real goal. [ Nobody can determine the future, but everybody has the right to challenge the dream] so please do believed that you may also mount your [Dragon Gate].

  The Team

The Taipei Ching-huo Kuan Lion Dance Troupe was founded in 1977 by Wang Tou-chi, who had been an apprentice to the master of lion dance in Taiwan, Li Hui-yu. Originally known as the Meng-chia Ching-shan Lion Dance Troupe, the group is comprised entirely of Wang Tou-chi, is family members and descendents. In 1990, Wang Yung-hsiung took over leadership of the troupe and gave it the name by which it is known today.

Our future

Recognizing that traditional Chinese lion dance faces a true survival challenge in this rapidly changing society, Wang has dedicated himself to promoting professional lion dance performances, replete with the accompanied music of drums and gongs, in order to pass along this important folk arts to modern time. The adroit drum skill of its members earns Ching-huo Kuan professional percussion group ever since, and numerous opportunities to perform throughout Taiwan. Ching-huo Kuan combines Taiwanese and Western percussion sounds and performance styles, hoping to extend the lifespan of their family cultural assets by exploring new directions and innovative techniques.