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    The Lion dance is done by two dancers per lion. They move on the rhythm of drums and gongs which creates a spectacular show. The head of the lion is made out of paper mâché and the twinkle and movement of the lion’s eyelids as well as the movement of the head and mouth are supposed to enhance the lion’s vitality and longevity, while the tail of the lion sweeps away bad fortune from last year.

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    The Lion dance is done by two dancers per lion. They move on the rhythm of drums and gongs which creates a spectacular show. The head of the lion is made out of paper mâché and the twinkle and movement of the lion’s eyelids as well as the movement of the head and mouth are supposed to enhance the lion’s vitality and longevity, while the tail of the lion sweeps away bad fortune from last year.

     

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