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Craftsmen work on dragon dance and barongsai costumes at Lily Hambali's workshop in Bogor, West Java, Indonesia, on February 12, 2026. Located about 50 km south of Jakarta, the workshop produces traditional costumes for the Chinese lion dance, known locally as barongsai. Finished costumes are prepared for shipment as the workshop gears up for Cap Go Meh, the first full moon of the new lunar year, or Lantern Festival in China, which is its busiest time of the year. Lily Hambali, who transitioned from a barongsai dancer to a costume maker over 20 years ago, employs four staff members who benefit from this Chinese tradition. Approximately 70 percent of the materials, such as sheepskin and rabbit pelts for the lion's mane, are imported from Guangzhou and Wuhan, China, while the frames are crafted from rattan. The process involves attaching fabric and paper, painting, and adding the mane and accessories. The lion dance is a cherished tradition among Indonesians of Chinese descent and is appreciated for its vibrant costumes and acrobatic performances. Hambali also teaches the dance and costume design to students.
Craftsmen work on dragon dance and barongsai costumes at Lily Hambali's workshop in Bogor, West Java, Indonesia, on February 12, 2026. Located about 50 km south of Jakarta, the workshop produces traditional costumes for the Chinese lion dance, known locally as barongsai. Finished costumes are prepared for shipment as the workshop gears up for Cap Go Meh, the first full moon of the new lunar year, or Lantern Festival in China, which is its busiest time of the year. Lily Hambali, who transitioned from a barongsai dancer to a costume maker over 20 years ago, employs four staff members who benefit from this Chinese tradition. Approximately 70 percent of the materials, such as sheepskin and rabbit pelts for the lion's mane, are imported from Guangzhou and Wuhan, China, while the frames are crafted from rattan. The process involves attaching fabric and paper, painting, and adding the mane and accessories. The lion dance is a cherished tradition among Indonesians of Chinese descent and is appreciated for its vibrant costumes and acrobatic performances. Hambali also teaches the dance and costume design to students.
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