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Bringing the lion to life: inside the art of Edmonton’s expert lion dancers
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August 12, 2026
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4:18Now PlayingBehind the Roar is a CBC Creator Network documentary that goes behind the scenes of the lion dance and warrior drumming training at Hong De Cultural & Athletic Association in Edmonton, Alta.
Lion dance master Michael Yong and his sons Martin and Mason Yong share their dedication, teamwork, and countless hours of training required to bring the lion to life with their students.
Combining martial arts, athleticism, discipline and powerful storytelling, Hong De Canada competes at international lion dance competitions. The team is currently preparing to compete in the Pan-American and National Lion Dance Championships taking place in Edmonton this August.
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Featuring:
Hong De Canada - Hong De Cultural & Athletic Association, Edmonton, Alta.
Michael Yong - Lion dance and martial arts instructor
Martin Yong - Lion dance technical instructor
Mason Yong - Lion dance technical instructor
Credits:
Hadi Zounji - Director, producer, DOP
Timeea Mohamed Ahmed - Editor
Doug Pettigrew - Gaffer/grip
Produced for CBC Creator Network.
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