Hong De Cultural – Lion Dance

Last reviewed: August 12, 2026. Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: August 12, 2026. Hong De Cultural & Athletic Association, also presented as Hong De Canada, is an Edmonton-based non-profit association whose official site identifies Hok San Lion Dance among its programs. Its own description notes that lion dance appears at weddings as well as anniversaries, parades and other functions, making Edmonton wedding lion dance a useful starting query for couples considering a cultural performance.

The official information supports the association’s identity, Edmonton postal contact and Lion Dance, Dragon Dance and Warrior Drumming programming. It does not set out a dedicated wedding package or an online event-booking process. Couples should therefore treat this listing as a researched introduction and contact Hong De directly to confirm whether it is accepting their wedding date and what performance format is available.

Identity and current listing scope

The confirmed official site names the organization Hong De Cultural & Athletic Association and describes it as a non-profit association incorporated under Alberta’s Society Act. A second Hong De Canada site identifies the Edmonton headquarters by the same association name and directs visitors to hongde.ca, supporting the connection between the listing title, the association and the current official web presence.

This profile uses the association’s current official name rather than implying that “Hong De Cultural – Lion Dance” is a separate legal business. The website provides a working telephone and email contact route, but it does not expressly publish wedding-date availability. Status is therefore Active on the basis of the current official identity and contact information; booking availability must still be confirmed directly.

• Official identity: Hong De Cultural & Athletic Association / Hong De Canada
• Category fit: cultural wedding entertainment enquiry, subject to direct confirmation

Services and specialization

Hong De’s official program list names Hok San Lion Dance, Chinese Dragon Dance, Warrior Drumming and Martial Arts. For a wedding enquiry, the clearest documented specialization is Hok San Lion Dance. The site explains that lion dance is part of Chinese culture and tradition and is seen at weddings and other celebrations.

Chinese Dragon Dance is also described as a festive cultural dance performed by a skilled team. Warrior Drumming is presented as a performance art that can be used to draw an audience’s attention or be performed with lion and dragon dance. These descriptions establish the association’s cultural-performance repertoire, but they do not promise that every program is offered for private weddings.

• Hok San Lion Dance
• Chinese Dragon Dance
• Warrior Drumming
• Martial Arts programming

Service area and who it may suit

Hong De’s official postal contact is in Edmonton, and its site says students may perform at functions and events throughout the greater Edmonton region and Alberta. That provides a reasonable local context for Edmonton couples, while not amounting to a published travel policy or a guarantee of service in every Alberta community.

This profile may suit couples who want to explore a lion-dance-led cultural moment as part of a reception, entrance or celebration. It can also be relevant to couples comparing lion dance with dragon dance or drumming. The appropriate format, timing, performer count and venue requirements are not published on the official site and need to be discussed with the association.

• Edmonton postal contact
• Official site references greater Edmonton and Alberta events
• No published wedding travel radius

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A documented strength is the association’s focused cultural program: the official site names specific lion, dragon and drumming traditions instead of describing entertainment only in general terms. It also states that the Hong De Lion Dance Troupe is a member of the International Sar Ping Lion Dance Confederation. These are factual features that may help couples frame an initial enquiry.

The practical limitation is the amount of wedding-specific detail available from first-party sources. The official site does not describe a standard wedding set, duration, equipment list, sound needs, accessibility approach, insurance, contract terms or cancellation policy. Those omissions do not indicate a problem; they are items to confirm before booking.

• Documented cultural-performance programs
• Officially stated confederation membership
• Wedding production details are not published

Pricing

Current pricing is not explicitly published. The official Hong De site discusses free lessons for people joining its team, but that information concerns training and must not be treated as an event-performance price.

Ask for a written event quote that identifies the requested program, number of performers, performance length, any travel or venue-related charges, taxes, deposit schedule and payment terms. Couples planning a combined lion dance, dragon dance or drumming presentation should ask whether each element is included in one scope or priced separately.

Current prices are not published on the official pages reviewed.

• No current wedding price, package or minimum is published on the official site
• Request a written, event-specific quote

Contact and booking

Hong De officially lists telephone 780-473-8789 and email HongDeCanada@gmail.com. The postal address is PO Box 91118, RPO McLeod Park, Edmonton, AB T5Z 0T9. The website also lists a Friday practice location at Kildare Elementary School, but that is presented as a class location rather than a business or booking address.

For an efficient first contact, provide the wedding date, venue city, desired point in the schedule, indoor or outdoor setting, expected audience and whether you are considering lion dance only or a broader cultural-performance enquiry. Ask the association to confirm the correct contact person, availability and next booking step.

• Phone: 780-473-8789
• Email: HongDeCanada@gmail.com
• No online wedding-booking form is published

What couples should confirm

Confirm that Hong De Cultural & Athletic Association is accepting private wedding bookings for the requested date, and identify the exact performance requested. Ask whether Hok San Lion Dance, Chinese Dragon Dance and Warrior Drumming are each available for the event, whether they can be combined, and how the team recommends placing the performance within the wedding timeline.

Before paying a deposit, obtain the full scope in writing. This should cover performance length, arrival and set-up time, equipment and sound needs, space and flooring requirements, electrical access if needed, venue restrictions, travel charges, taxes, payment recipient, cancellation or postponement terms, insurance documentation where a venue requires it, and any cultural protocol the couple would like explained. Confirm whether photography, guest interaction or special requests are possible rather than assuming they are included.

• Availability and exact program
• Venue, sound and space requirements
• Written quote, payment and cancellation terms

Continue planning

• Canada Wedding Directory
• Wedding Bridal Guide

Frequently asked questions

Does Hong De’s official site mention weddings?

Yes. Its Hok San Lion Dance description says lion dance is seen at weddings, anniversaries, parades and other functions. The site does not publish a separate wedding package, so date availability and event scope require a direct enquiry.

Which performance types does Hong De officially list?

The official site lists Hok San Lion Dance, Chinese Dragon Dance, Warrior Drumming and Martial Arts. Confirm directly which of these can be provided for a particular wedding.

Is a wedding price published online?

No. Current pricing is not explicitly published on the confirmed official site. Request a written quote for the date, location and performance format you want.

Sources checked

• Hong De Cultural & Athletic Association （Hong De Canada） – 加拿大弘德文化体育会

Phone: 780-473-8789

Website: https://hongde.ca/