Sanya hosts international dragon, lion dance competition

Updated: Jan 22, 2026 By CHEN BOWEN in Haikou chinadaily.com.cn Print

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About 300 athletes representing 24 international teams competed at the 2026 Sanya Cup International Dragon and Lion Dance Elite Competition in Sanya, Hainan province, from Jan 18 to 19. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Dragon and lion dance troupes from around the world gathered in the coastal city of Sanya, Hainan province, this week for an international competition showcasing traditional Chinese performance arts.

Around 300 athletes from 24 teams convened in the tropical city for the 2026 Sanya Cup International Dragon and Lion Dance Elite Competition. Over two days at Dadonghai scenic area in Hainan province, they performed dragon dances as well as southern and northern lion dance routines.

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