In celebration of the “50th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Between the Republic of the Philippines and People’s Republic of China,” the Chinese Filipino Business Club, Inc. (CFBCI), in partnership with the Philippine Ling Nam Athletic Federation and other organizations, facilitated the “2025 CFBCI Traditional Lion Dance Invitational Cup” at SM City San Lazaro Event Center, Manila.
Two radio stations, CHiNOY TV and Chinatown TV, as well as professional photographer, Mr. Edmund Uy, Plenary Member of CFBCI, recorded the highlights of the competition throughout the day. The wonderful performances attracted many spectators beaming with loud cheers and applause.
This year’s tournament was organized based on the Southern Lion Dance, with each team consisting of eight to ten members, who performed within ten minutes, combining strength and aesthetics to compete for the championship. A total of nine youth lion dance teams from different parts of the country competed in this year’s competition and certified professional judges were hired to preside the judging process.
CFBCI is proud to share that in this competition, the rules were strictly based on the top ten standards of the International Dragon and Lion Dance Association (ILDA) competition rules, such as form, demeanor, drumming, choreography, effects, and costumes and instruments, which made for an excellent competition.
After a full day of fierce battle, Tiong Se Academy Lion Dance Team was declared Champion with a score of 8.78 points. Santiago Sports Athletic Association Dragon, Lion Dance, and Wushu Team was awarded First Runner Up with 8.69 points, while Northern Rizal Yorklin School Wushu, Dragon, and Lion Dance Team A bagged Second Runner Up with 8.21 points.
In addition to the three major awards, CFBCI also gave away special citations including Best in Costume & People’s Choice Award which were both won by the Philippine Ling Nam Athletic Federation. Moreover, Northern Rizal Yorklin School won the Best in Music & Props Award.
The event deeply demonstrated the love and respect to Chinese traditional culture among the young generation of Filipinos. To the teams who are yet to win the championship, we are hoping that they would be more courageous in the face of hurdles and keep up the good work in the coming year. May the spirit of the Chinese dragon compel you to embrace challenges and unleash your potential!
菲華工商總會訊：本會為慶祝菲中建交五十週年，再次聯合菲律濱嶺南國術總會、菲律濱龍獅運動協會及菲律濱嶺南關聖宮龍獅團，於五月廿五日（星期日）整天，在馬尼拉市SM San Lazaro商場活動中心，隆重舉辦二零二五年「工商盃」民間傳統舞獅邀請賽。讓更多人有機會欣賞中華優秀傳統文化的獨特魅力。
現場有兩家電台：菲華電視台、菲中電視台及本會理事黃清秒專業攝影師，全天跟拍，全程記錄比賽的精彩瞬間。精彩表演更是吸引眾多觀眾駐足觀賞，現場歡呼聲、掌聲不斷。
本屆賽事採南獅形式，每隊由八至十名隊員組成，在十分鐘內施展渾身解數，融合默契、力量與美感，爭奪冠軍榮耀。今年共有九支來自各地的青年獅隊同場競技，分別有：菲律濱嶺南國術總會A、B隊，菲律濱中西學院隊，北黎剎育仁中學A、B隊，菲律濱仙朝峨體育會A、B隊，以及拉牛坂市菲華志願消防會A、B隊。
比賽聘請多位資深考獲證書專業裁判，為本次比賽評判，規則嚴格按照形態、神態、鼓樂、編排、效果、服裝器具等國際龍獅協會競賽規則的十大標準來評判，賽事水準不低。經過一整天的激烈角逐，冠軍出爐，由菲律濱中西學院舞獅隊以8.78分技壓群雄，勇奪本屆「工商盃」獅王寶座！亞軍由實力堅強的菲律濱仙朝峨體育會A隊以8.69分摘下，季軍則由北黎剎育仁中學A隊以8.21分抱回，表現同樣可圈可點。
除三大獎項，大會亦頒發多項特別獎，為隊伍精彩表現增添亮點，最佳人氣：菲律濱嶺南國術總會B隊，最佳道具：北黎剎育仁中學B隊，最佳服裝：菲律濱嶺南國術總會B隊及最佳音樂伴奏：北黎剎育仁中學A隊。
頒獎典禮由本會與菲律濱嶺南國術總會領導同仁聯合頒發。出席頒獎典禮的本會領導同仁，包括有：執行副理事長曾國強、副理事長楊良田、常務理事洪海濱及理事王明雄等人；嶺南國術總會則是有，副理事長杜祖蔭（亦為本會董事）及總教練薛伍強等人。
本次活動深刻展現了菲律濱青年一代對中華傳統文化的熱愛和傳承，對未能獲勝的隊伍，要越挫越勇，期許來年再接再厲，發揮奮勇拼搏的精神，繼續發揚中華傳統特色，讓龍獅精神薪火相傳。
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上圖：二零二五年「工商盃」民間傳統舞獅邀請賽冠軍：菲律濱中西學院隊。
中圖一：（左圖）亞軍：菲律濱仙朝峨體育會A隊。（右圖）季軍：北黎剎育仁中學A隊，亦獲頒最佳音樂伴奏獎。
中圖二：（左圖）北黎剎育仁中學B隊獲頒最佳道具獎。（右圖）菲律濱嶺南國術總會B隊獲頒最佳人氣獎及最佳服裝獎。
中圖三：（左起）菲律濱嶺南國術總會暑期武術班學員表演武術。舞獅比賽表演。醒獅獻瑞。
下圖：全體大合影。