Yingge Drums and Lion Dance Light Up New York's Chinatown
The Chao-shan Federation of Commerce brought a Teochew Yingge dance troupe to Manhattan's Chinatown, marking the ensemble's New York debut.
On July 25, 2026, the New York Teochew Youth Federation Association joined the community in celebrating the successful staging of an event hosted by the Chao-shan Federation of Commerce in Manhattan's Chinatown. In partnership with the Guangdong Provincial Department of Culture, the Federation brought a Chaoshan Yingge dance troupe to New York for its first-ever performance in the city, presenting this intangible cultural heritage art form alongside traditional lion dance to an audience that filled the streets. We extend our sincere thanks to New York State Assemblymember Steve Chan and New York City Council Member Christopher Marte for their support, and our congratulations to the Chao-shan Federation of Commerce on a remarkable showcase of Chinese culture. Five thousand years of civilization, still vibrant and still growing
