Lion Dance 1 - we happened upon it on the ground level of Dave & Shir's place one evening. Drums filled the air and we watched as the Lions moved around. It was so incredible to see first hand!
Later that week, we stopped at a nearby hotel for another Lion Dance. I was amazed at the ease with which these performers danced and did acrobatics on top of poles...and with two men per lion costume no less. They are extremely talented!
Part of the tradition is to have the "God of Prosperity" come and distribute souvenirs.
And yet another day, we cruised to the Central Market (China Town) to watch a Dragon Dance. It was so hot this afternoon, that the dancers were sweating even before anything started!
Pictures can only say so much. Here are a couple videos.
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