Dragon dance : participating



Photograph

01 Oct 1979

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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In this photograph taken at night, a dragon dance performance shows the brightly-coloured dragon chasing a 'pearl of wisdom' (the coloured ball). Performers in dark costumes are holding the dragon and the ball aloft. Title devised by Library staff.


Subjects

Dance--Singapore--Photographs

Categories

Dance

Performing Arts

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All rights reserved, Family of Kouo Shang-Wei and National Library Board Singapore 2007

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