Seasonal & Holidays
Lion Dance Teams Connect Family, Community And Culture For Lunar New Year
Although the year of the Rabbit officially begins on January 22, it will be another animal that takes center stage: the lion.
January 21, 2023
The Year of the Rabbit officially begins Jan. 22 but, as Asian-American communities celebrate, it will be another animal that takes center stage: the lion.
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Lion dance performances have become part of a Lunar New Year culture which dates back centuries. The lion is a symbol of power and wisdom that can chase away evil spirits and bring good luck to neighborhoods, communities and businesses.
During the months of January and February, dance teams like Lion Dance Me in San Francisco's Chinatown are in high demand, performing 200 shows during the season -- sometimes eight shows per day.
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