Young lions thrilled at chance to perform in front of PM Jacinda Ardern
29 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM
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Elvis Tiau gets tips from master Peter Low to improve his lion dance moves. Photo / Sylvie Whinray
Lincoln Tan is the New Zealand Herald’s diversity, ethnic affairs and immigration senior reporter.lincoln.tan@nzherald.co.nz@LincolnTanNZH
Elvis Tiau and Choo Guoyong, 8, are buzzing after being included in a group of 25 from the Epacs Lion Dance Troupe to perform for the Prime Minister as she marks the start of Lunar New Year festivities.
Jacinda Ardern will this morning take part in an eye-dotting ceremony of Chinese lions at the ASB Showgrounds to mark the start of celebrations for the Lunar New Year, which falls on February 12.