WEBVTT 00:00:10.569 --> 00:00:13.929 When night falls in Binh Phu Park, Binh Phu Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, 00:00:14.409 --> 00:00:17.952 The usual peaceful space is quickly replaced by the bustling sounds of 00:00:17.952 --> 00:00:19.429 drums, cymbals and chập chen. 00:00:19.969 --> 00:00:23.326 The decisive drum reverberation sounded, rhythmically making the strong footsteps 00:00:23.326 --> 00:00:24.669 of the super dragons. 00:00:25.109 --> 00:00:28.009 is being trained to prepare for the Tet epidemic coming in spring. 00:00:29.533 --> 00:00:32.813 For Tet, we have to prepare at least 3 months in advance. 00:00:32.813 --> 00:00:36.933 To help you prepare performances for Tet performances 00:00:36.933 --> 00:00:39.373 To have so-called unique, most attractive songs 00:00:39.373 --> 00:00:44.958 For example, the songs Tam Chong, Tu Quy Lan, Gong, Nhi Ma Ba Thung, 00:00:44.958 --> 00:00:46.553 Leo Cot, Dia Bu 00:00:46.553 --> 00:00:49.413 It's either Tet or Mid-Autumn Festival. 00:00:49.413 --> 00:00:51.253 It can't support its own life 00:00:51.253 --> 00:00:54.413 But this is called the passion of brothers only 00:00:54.864 --> 00:00:59.084 The jumping and spinning movements are performed continuously according to the rhythm of the drummer. 00:00:59.544 --> 00:01:02.484 The commands echoed regularly, echoing even the sound of old cars on the street. 00:01:03.044 --> 00:01:06.164 Each movement not only requires strength but also a sense of rhythm. 00:01:06.584 --> 00:01:08.944 Absolute peace of mind between the drummer and the lion dancer. 00:01:09.524 --> 00:01:13.464 During the day, most members of the lion dance team have different jobs to make a living. 00:01:13.904 --> 00:01:16.808 When night falls, they gather together again, putting aside the hustle and 00:01:16.808 --> 00:01:18.744 bustle of life to pursue a common passion. 00:01:19.084 --> 00:01:21.304 Super dragon licorice does not bring stable income, 00:01:24.864 --> 00:01:27.757 It is likely that when Tet comes, the demand for performances increases, 00:01:27.757 --> 00:01:29.444 bringing joy and opportunities to the team. 00:01:30.059 --> 00:01:33.986 When I was young, I was also passionate, so I was led by a guy to join the group 00:01:33.986 --> 00:01:35.639 and have been active for 18 years now. 00:01:35.979 --> 00:01:38.719 This year, when shows have increased a lot, I feel very happy. 00:01:39.079 --> 00:01:42.694 I have another job, now every morning I go to work, and then in the 00:01:42.694 --> 00:01:43.899 evening I return to practice. 00:01:44.099 --> 00:01:46.686 There are many times when practicing is also very tiring, but the style that 00:01:46.686 --> 00:01:47.979 I am fascinated with is to try. 00:01:48.005 --> 00:01:52.779 Now in the training process, it may be a bit difficult in terms of going back and 00:01:52.779 --> 00:01:55.025 forth or hunting for training grounds for brothers. 00:01:55.585 --> 00:02:01.158 In this park, partly it helps us because it's very large here, so it's not so big 00:02:01.158 --> 00:02:03.125 that it affects the surrounding houses. 00:02:03.545 --> 00:02:05.645 It should be, but there must also be time to guide us to practice. 00:02:06.188 --> 00:02:09.035 Training sessions lasting for hours, the stench soaking the back of 00:02:09.035 --> 00:02:10.328 the shirt, bruises are common. 00:02:10.788 --> 00:02:14.250 However, after each drum stop and lowering, the whole team adjusted every 00:02:14.250 --> 00:02:16.268 move, encouraging each other to try harder. 00:02:16.708 --> 00:02:19.247 Everyone wants to create a beautiful performance, bringing good luck at the 00:02:19.247 --> 00:02:20.728 beginning of the year to the homeowner. 00:02:21.328 --> 00:02:24.368 In the heart of the bustling city, Binh Phu Park every night becomes a place to 00:02:24.368 --> 00:02:25.888 keep warm for the sound of lion drums, 00:02:25.928 --> 00:02:29.614 for passion and for a traditional cultural feature, bringing ordinary, 00:02:29.614 --> 00:02:31.088 silent and fierce people. 00:02:31.088 --> 00:02:34.952 To make spring more bustling and traditional Tet continues to spread 00:02:34.952 --> 00:02:36.708 spiritual values in today's life.