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Lakeview Senior Center- Chinese New Year

Southern California Youth Cultural Association (SCYCA) was honored to perform at the Lakeview Senior Center Chinese New Year Celebration, an annual event hosted by the Irvine Evergreen Chinese Senior Association. This year marks SCYCA’s 8th consecutive year participating in this meaningful community celebration.

Our youth performers presented an energetic dragon and lion dance performance, bringing festive spirit, cultural pride, and vibrant New Year blessings to the seniors and community guests. With strong fundamentals, coordinated teamwork, and uplifting energy, the students showcased the beauty of traditional Chinese performing arts and the dedication of the next generation in carrying on cultural heritage.

SCYCA is grateful for the continued partnership with the Irvine senior community and remains committed to promoting cultural arts, youth leadership, and intergenerational connection through performances and community engagement.

連續8年由 Irvine Evergreen Chinese Senior Association(爾灣華人松柏會)與Irvine City 共同舉辦、於 Lakeview Senior Center 隆重登場的農曆新年慶祝活動中,Southern California Youth Cultural Association(SCYCA)南加州青少年文化協會 受邀參與演出,為長者與社區來賓帶來最具年味的文化表演。

活動當天,現場聚集近百位長者、社區領袖與市府代表,共同歡慶馬年新春。節目內容豐富多元,而 SCYCA 青少年舞龍舞狮隊的演出更是全場亮點之一。伴隨著鏗鏘有力的鑼鼓聲,隊伍呈現 醒獅與舞龍 的精采演出,龍騰狮躍、氣勢磅礡,象徵新年的吉祥、活力與希望。青少年成員以整齊的步伐、扎實的基本功與充滿朝氣的表現,展現了文化傳承在新世代中的延續。

這場演出不僅讓長者們感受到濃厚的節慶氛圍,也讓更多社區居民看見 SCYCA 致力於推廣中華文化藝術、培育青少年領導力與文化認同 的使命。透過舞龍舞獅的呈現,SCYCA 再次向社區展示文化藝術的力量,並為 Lakeview Senior Center 的新春活動增添喜慶與溫暖。

About SCYCA — Founding Story 

Southern California Youth Cultural Association (SCYCA) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting cultural arts education, youth development, and community engagement. Based in Irvine, California, SCYCA provides structured training and performance opportunities in traditional Chinese cultural arts, including dragon dance, lion dance, and diabolo (Chinese yo‑yo). We offer free classes, giving students the opportunity to learn cultural performing arts in a supportive and accessible environment.

SCYCA’s cultural arts programs are led by Instructor Sunny Yu, who has extensive experience teaching traditional Chinese performing arts and working with youth. Under her guidance, students develop not only artistic skills but also discipline, teamwork, leadership, and cultural identity.

The organization was founded to create a youth‑centered environment where children can grow through meaningful cultural experiences. SCYCA collaborates with families, schools, and community partners to preserve cultural heritage while empowering the next generation of young leaders.

Through performances, workshops, and community programs, SCYCA continues to strengthen cultural understanding, enrich local communities, and inspire youth to take pride in their heritage and personal growth.

About SCYCA:

南加州青少年文化協會(SCYCA) 是一個正式註冊的 501(c)(3) 非營利公益組織,致力於推廣文化藝術教育、培育青少年成長並促進社區連結。SCYCA 位於加州爾灣,提供系統化的文化藝術訓練與表演機會,主要項目包括 舞龍、舞獅與扯鈴 等中華傳統藝術。我們提供 免費課程,讓孩子在無負擔的環境中體驗文化藝術與舞台訓練。

SCYCA 的文化藝術課程由 指導老師 Sunny Yu 帶領,她長期投入義工時間,提供中華傳統表演藝術與青少年教育,擅長以專業與耐心引導學生學習技巧,同時培養 自律、團隊合作、領導力與文化認同。

協會的成立旨在打造一個以青少年為核心的文化藝術環境,讓孩子透過文化藝術找到自信與成長。SCYCA 與家庭、學校及社區單位合作,致力於傳承文化、推動教育並啟發下一代的領導力。

透過各類演出、工作坊與社區活動,SCYCA 持續促進文化理解、豐富社區生活,並鼓勵青少年在文化藝術中找到自我認同與成長力量。

​爾灣華裔青少年舞獅舞龍隊 | Southern California Youth Lion and Dragon Dance Team

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