The lion dance has a history of nearly 2,000 years in China. Ancient Chinese people regarded the lion as a symbol of bravery and strength, which could drive away evil spirits. Lion dances are staged on festive occasions, such as the Spring Festival, to pray for good health and safety. Two people usually act as the lion in the dance, with one controlling the head and the other handling the body and tail. #SpringFestival2021 #FunChina | China Plus Culture

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This lion dance performer in central China is breaking tradition (传统chuántǒng) and gender barriers. Zhang Songjuan, who tries to revive the ancient Chinese art form, also challenges its tradition of being male-dominated. Lion dances are often performed during festivals as they are believed to bring about good fortune. Dancers sharing a lion costume work in pairs to perform acrobatic feats to traditional drum beats. #Heritage #Fun | Learn Chinese

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