2007 Severna Park
Independence Day Parade
This is a tradition for Jing Ying Institute and a test of willpower and endurance for our students! As we march, we carry our banner, perform Lion Dance, pull the drums, play the drums, cymbals and gong, perform with weapons and perform empty hand techniques. We give our all for the crowd and they seem to appreciate our efforts. I don't think any group works harder than our students! Everyone helps out. People take turns playing the lion (definitely a hot job!), performing, pouring water on each other to keep cool and handing out trinkets to the crowd.
After the parade, we had a short break, then demonstrated for the crowd at Cypress Creek Park. Many thanks to all the students who came out to march, play the lion, demonstrate forms and weapons, and help with handing water to students, pouring it on them, or spraying them!
Preparing to march in the parade
Taking a break after the long march and resting up for the demo
See photos from other years:
2003 Severna Park Independence Day Parade
2004 Severna Park Independence Day Parade
2005 Severna Park Independence Day Parade
2006 Severna Park Independence Day Parade
