The Soaring Phoenix Dragon & Lion Dance Association is celebrating it's 15th anniversary in Houston's Asiatown.
has provided a place for vulnerable Asian American youth in the Greater Houston area to call home and find community. This weekend, the group will celebrate its milestone anniversary.
But to Co Huynh, lion dancing has a deeper meaning. It represents hope, friendship, and a place of belonging. He moved to the U.S. three years ago and struggled with acclimating to a new environment until he found Soaring Phoenix. " keeping them out of poverty, keeping them out of trouble by having a place for them to come practice every weekend, and just hanging out. Their parents know that they're safe," Tran said. "I want everyone that's coming to the team to experience what I experienced by having good friends, good family, and a good support system."
Member Nathan Tran commutes from Katy to attend practice and performances at least once a week. He said it's all worth it because it's given him a sense of purpose.
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