Lion Dance performed by First Coast Lion Dance Troupe at the 2024 Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration. The dance troupe was founded in 2023 and anointed in 2024 by Sifu Joshua Durham and Laoshi/Director Jason-Po Chang under the Xiao Wulin Kung Fu Academy. Promoting the art of Lion Dance and Chinese Culture in the Bold City and surrounding regions is the mission of the First Coast Lion Dance Troupe.
On behalf of the Mayor’s Asian American Advisory Board, we extend our heartfelt thanks to First Coast Lion Dance Troupe for participating in the 2024 Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration. Your vibrant performance brought joy and excitement to the City of Jacksonville. We deeply appreciate you, giving your time and talent to help make this event truly special and memorable.