ABOUT US
Pioneering exhibition style performances in Southern California, Qing Wei specializes in custom-tailoring every performance to all event needs, providing a unique and exciting twist to each performance.
Qing Wei Lion and Dragon Dance Cultural Troupe was established in 2018 in Orange County, California. As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the troupe aims to not only provide stellar performances, but to educate the Western world on the importance of this traditional, yet fun and entertaining aspect of Asian culture.
SIFU THOMAS TANG
Sifu Thomas Tang is the first disciple of Grandmaster Luu Kiem Xuong, son of Great Grandmaster Luu Hao Luong who founded Vietnam Yun Yee Tong in 1935. Sifu Tang started Yun Yee Tong Traditional Kung Fu Academy in San Jose, California in 1995. Since then, Sifu Tang has been teaching Zhou Jia style Kung Fu and Traditional Lion Dance to over hundreds of students.
He has taught our senior, Austin Quach, for over fifteen years, honing in on his Kung Fu and Lion Dance skills before he started USA Qing Wei in Southern California.
SIFU LEON NG
Founder of Singapore Qing Wei Lion & Dragon Dance Cultural Troupe in 2011, Sifu Leon Ng has pioneered traditional lion dancing for all audiences. Leading his team to countless gold medals and championships throughout Singapore, Sifu Ng is a respected and highly regarded figure in the lion dance community.
Austin has been lucky to form a strong relationship with him and has been blessed to bring the Qing Wei name overseas in order to thrive and promote the culture in the US.
AUSTIN QUACH
For as long as he can remember, Austin has been interested in martial arts, lion dancing, and dragon dancing. He officially joined the Yun Yee Tong Traditional Kung Fu Academy in San Jose, California at the ripe age of nine years old, where he studied under the tutelage of Master Thomas Tang. Throughout the years, Master Thomas has coached Austin and provided opportunities to travel abroad in Hong Kong, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, to study and refine the craft. His passion for promoting this aspect of Asian American culture has led to the development of the USA Qing Wei Lion and Dragon Dance Cultural Troupe, where Austin not only strives to further develop the culture, but educate and raise awareness to the significance of maintaining these arts. Winning numerous international awards and titles, Austin hopes to grow the team and provide fun and festive entertainment for all events!
MAJOR CLIENTS
Qing Wei Lion & Dragon Dance Cultural Troupe has been privileged in performing for a number of clients throughout Southern California, from Los Angeles, Orange County, and beyond.
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Asian Garden Mall Phuoc Loc Tho (Westminster)
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Diamond Jamboree Shopping Center (Irvine)
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Disneyland (Anaheim)
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GOOGLE (Mountain View)
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Loose Leaf Boba (Long Beach & Santa Ana)
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LovelyBrows Studio (Garden Grove)
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Mile Square Park Plaza (Fountain Valley)
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Santa Anita Mall (Arcadia)
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Song Hy Supermarket (Garden Grove)
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Teo Chew Association of Southern California (Los Angeles)
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Tre Khoe Dep (Westminster)
Other honorable clients include:
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Drill'd Ice Cream (Fountain Valley)
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Guangdong Association Headquarters
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GTT Global (Westminster)
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Jordan Intermediate School (Garden Grove)
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Las Flores Middle School (Rancho San Margarita)
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Maple Elementary School (Fullerton)
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Mile Square Park Plaza (Fountain Valley)
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Montebello Town Square (Montebello)
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Nguoi Viet News (Westminster)
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Center Billiards (Garden Grove)
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Critical Environments (Irvine Company, Costa Mesa & Irvine)
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Royal Business Bank (Irvine)
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Stonegate Elementary School (Irvine)
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Tim Ho Wan Grand Opening (Irvine)
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TJ Aerospace (Garden Grove)
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UC Irvine Chinese Association (Irvine)
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Viet Bao News (Westminster)
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Zhong Shan Chao Qiao Association (Los Angeles)