Recently, the final of the 2023 Guangzhou Youth Lion Dance Performance Competition took place at the Guangzhou Cultural and Art Centre. Lion dance teams from Guangzhou, Foshan, Hong Kong, Macau, and beyond competed for the coveted title of Lion King. Lion dance, a tradition that has stood the test of time, is an integral part of festive celebrations in Lingnan, bringing joy and excitement to the occasion. For overseas wanderers, the sight of the lion's head rising and the thunderous drumming bring a touch of home nearer, no matter how far. As a cultural symbol, the lion dance has woven itself into the collective memory of generations in Lingnan, embodying the cultural identity of Greater Bay Area residents, etched deep into their veins. #artandculture

日前，2023年广州市青少年醒狮表演赛决赛在广州市文化馆举行，来自广州、佛山、香港、澳门等地的狮队共同参与，现实版“雄狮少年”竞逐狮王桂冠。自古以来，醒狮长盛不衰，尤其在岭南一带，凡有节庆活动，必有醒狮助兴。对于迁居海外的游子而言，每当狮头昂起、鼓声雷动，即使身处天涯海角，故乡也近在眼前。作为一个文化符号，醒狮早已成为一代代岭南人民的集体记忆，凝聚着湾区人民的文化认同，深深刻在人们血脉之中。