From Lunar Show to Year-Round Impact Irvine Leaders Praise SCCCC

Dragons Soar, Lions Leap !

SCCCC lit up the Irvine Spectrum Center with a nonstop Lunar New Year showcase—dragons and lions, folk dance, wushu, Chinese music, and kids’ singing. Crowds packed in, phones up, and applause never let up, turning the mall into a festival stage—March 1.

Luck Unleashed ・Joy Doubled

The finale opened with an Irvine Chinese American youth dragon dance—soaring through the stage and mall crowd as applause erupted.

Next, the Chinese Dance Company of Southern California performed Festive Dolls, Echo, and Whispers of Spring—playful, graceful folk dances that kept the crowd clapping.

Then five lions in bold colors leapt in. Kids reached for the lion heads for luck, parents cheered, and red envelopes flew as the plaza lit up with good-fortune fun.

Power Up・Flow On

The South Coast WuShu Team took the stage with sword, spear, staff, and Flow Ball—a fast-paced showcase of clean, sharp technique, perfect control, and nonstop momentum.

Every leap and flip drew cheers and roaring applause, as both kids and adults watched, wide-eyed and fully locked in.

Strings Unite・Colors Shine

SCCCC musicians brought the magic: the erhu sang warm and soulful, while Jessie’s yangqin sparkled like falling pearls—fast, precise, and effortlessly controlled.

Sandy and Saffie followed with the guzheng classic “Dance of the Yao Tribe” (瑤族舞曲), bright and flowing, leaving the crowd completely captivated.

The Chinese Dance Company of Southern California returned with the punchy “Chopsticks”—then blended Mongolian and Zhuàng folk flavors, crisp footwork and vivid rhythm delivering a burst of cultural color and energy in just minutes.

Sweet Voices・Thunder Beats

Costumed and charming, Irvine Little Singers lit up the crowd with “Little Pony’s Lunar New Year”—clear, sweet vocals and confident stage presence that had parents smiling and the plaza glowing with “New Year happiness.”

After a quick break, the South Coast Drum Team drove the energy sky-high with “Drum Spirit” and “Impact,” deep, powerful beats cutting through the crowd. 

The Chinese Dance Company of Southern California followed with Echo, the flowing sleeve piece Sleeves Dance, and Together, showcasing graceful, classical elegance.

Community Cheers・Fortune Runs

Jeong Arts and Culture added a multicultural highlight with the Korean fan dance Buchaechum, followed by SCCCC orchestra member Annabelle on dizi with “Flourish the Whip to Urge on the Horse” (催馬揚鞭)—bold, driving, and perfectly in step with the Year of the Horse.

Irvine Vice Mayor James Mai and Councilmembers Melinda Liu and William Go also joined the celebration, praising SCCCC’s longtime dedication to promoting Chinese culture and wishing everyone a year of good fortune and dreams fulfilled.

Melinda Liu even handed out adorable horse-themed gifts to kids—sparking smiles all around and taking the festive mood to its peak.

Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays across Asia, and the Year of the Horse symbolizes energy, freedom, strength, and determination. 

Through live performances, SCCCC brings culture to the community—sharing joy, blessings, and lasting impact.