Chinese dragons are a symbol of China.  They are believed to bring good luck.  The longer the dragon, the more luck it brings.   The Immortals Lion Dance will amaze young and old with their daring acrobatic feats. 

The Immortals Lion Dance will perform in the Pavilion Event Plaza at 12 & 2 PM featuring colorful costumes, drums, gongs, cymbals and skilled displays of dance and movement.

ABOUT

The Immortals are a renowned lion dance team based in the city of LA.

In the early 1960s, Jeff Chan informally established the "Chinese Lion Dancers of Los Angeles." Jeff took in a group of kids from the L.A. Chinatown neighborhood to train them in martial arts and lion dancing. He was the first person to start his own group not tied to a family association or Gung Fu school. To this day, several of the original members still perform with their grown children.

The brightly colored costumes of the playful lions and ferocious dragons, the sounds of drums, gongs, cymbals, and the smell of incense and firecrackers delight the senses as these skilled Gung Fu fighters display their physical strength and expertise in weaponry.

In 1978, the group adopted the name "Immortals" based on the Chinese folklore of the 'Eight Immortals'. Our group colors are Red and Black, symbolizing General Kwan Yu from the Three Kingdoms Period. General Kwan represents courage, bravery, uprightness, and loyalty. He is regarded as a peerless hero and an exceptional fighter. He is also the patron saint of Chinese martial arts.

Dragon Dance Location: Pavilion Event Plaza located around the large Fountain by the main entrance and across the street from Old Navy.

Parking: The best place to park is the Structure located behind Burlington Coat Factory and next to Century Theater. You can access the parking structure off Center Ave when exiting the 405 North or heading South on Beach Blvd.