2005 Severna Park
Independence Day Parade
This is one of the big annual events for Jing Ying Institute and a test of willpower and endurance for our students! For some reason, the parade usually seems to fall on one of the hottest and muggiest days of the year in Maryland. We were very fortunate to get a break from the humidity this year which made being in the sun and heat more bearable.
As we march, we carry our banner, perform Lion Dance, pull the drums, play the drums, cymbals and gong, perform with weapons and perform empty hand techniques. It's hot, hard work, but everyone helps out. People take turns playing the lion (definitely a hot job!), performing, pouring water on each other to keep cool and handing out trinkets to the crowd. Near the end of the parade, we pass the judges station and perform for a score. There must have been over 100 entries in this year's parade and Jing Ying was awarded third place in the commercial division! You can see our plaque at the school.
After the parade, we had a short break, then demonstrated for the crowd at Park Plaza. Many thanks to all the students who came out to march, play the lion, demonstrate forms and weapons, and help with handing water to students, pouring it on them, or spraying them!
Before the parade, Clayton tried to sneak away to a quiet spot to relax and
prepare for the long march. It wasn't long before a visitor came to roost.
Of course, if one brother finds a comfortable place to sit, it can't be long
before
the other brother has to join him .
Nothing seems to attract a crowd quicker than someone trying to relax alone!
The girls slip in a little group form practice before the parade starts.
Everyone takes advantage of a last opportunity to sit before the parade begins.
The parade begins.
See photos from other years:
2003 Severna Park Independence Day Parade
2004 Severna Park Independence Day Parade
2005 Severna Park Independence Day Parade
2006 Severna Park Independence Day Parade
2007 Severna Park Independence Day Parade
This Year's Severna Park Independence Day Parade
