GDPT Chanh Tin Lion Dance Troupe

On 1 March 2026, we celebrated Rằm Tháng Giêng (the first full moon of the lunar year) at our temple, Phổ Quang Pagoda, praying for peace, health, and good fortune in the year ahead 🌕🧧

That’s a wrap on an unforgettable Year of the Horse Tết season! We hope everyone had the chance to experience our lions in action and share the joy and excitement of the Lunar New Year 🧧 🦁

You might be familiar with the Chanh Tin Lion Dance Troupe, but do you know the talented individuals behind it? Take a moment to meet the people who bring our troupe to life! 🦁 (2026 version)

Celebrate Lunar New Year’s Eve in style at Pho Quang Pagoda tomorrow night!

Experience powerful lion dances at 7:30pm and 10:00pm, enjoy festive foods, admire colorful decorations, and join in mini games as we welcome the Year of the Horse.

Capture memorable photos with our festive displays and receive blessings for a joyful, healthy, and prosperous year ahead. 🎉🧧🦁

***UPDATED POSTER***

Changes:

Pho Chieu (Pu Zhao Chan Si) Temple - time changed to 12pm

Thien Vien Minh Quang Temple - additional performance on 22/02/26 at 10:30am

Charge into the Year of the Horse with Chánh Tín Lion Dance Troupe! Feel the thunder of the drums and powerful lion dance performances across Perth!

The Year of the Horse symbolises energy, freedom, strength, and good fortune. A time to gallop boldly into new opportunities and embrace adventure with courage and determination.

Join us as the lion dance brings these qualities to life, with rolling drums, clashing cymbals, and vibrant movements that awaken joy, luck, and prosperity throughout Perth. 🦁🧧🐎

Our team is looking forward to this season 🔥

We hope you are too!

Repost and media credit to MCQ.

Ông địa stealing the show this year 🤡🦁

Ông Địa is a Vietnamese deity who represents good luck and prosperity. He is usually shown as a happy, plump figure and is believed to protect homes and businesses, bringing wealth and success. People often place his image in their homes or shops, especially around the Lunar New Year, to invite good fortune🧧