The performance is part of their Otago pilgrimage to honour and acknowledge the heritage of the early Chinese settlers in the region.
The Otago Southland Chinese Association lion dance team were expected to join them for the event, hosted by the Oamaru Chinese Association. However, they could not attend due to weather-related road closures.
Lion dance master George Chan said the 20 performers trained "over the years" and had been rehearsing since July.
Along with parents and "helpers" he said the event gave everyone a chance to share and be happy.
Mr Chan said the "lion" performers handed out mandarins to the audience to symbolise good luck.
He said mirrors that feature on the lion costumes are part of Chinese culture.
"We believe even the ugly spirits will be frightened by their own reflection", he said.
Kung fu displays, dance performances and drumming by the group were all on show.
Children in the audience were invited to participate in the display.
Oamaru resident Averill Marshall who also attended the lion dance performance last year said the experience was "really awesome".
