San Francisco Chinatown Moon Harvest Festival
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John Lander / Alamy Stock PhotoImage ID:
A1WYW0File size:
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3231 x 5256 px | 27.4 x 44.5 cm | 10.8 x 17.5 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
2006Location:
San Francisco, CAMore information:
Lion dance is a form of traditional dance and performance at Chinese celebrations, especially Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year. Like the dragon dance it is most often seen in festivals. In the dance, a team of Chinese, often kids, carry the lion on poles. The lead dancers lift, dip, thrust, and sweep the head which contain animated features controlled by the dancer. The dance team mimics the supposed movements of this river spirit in a sinuous, undulating manner. The movements in a performance traditionally symbolize historical roles of lions demonstrating power and dignity. The lion dance is a highlight of Chinese New Year celebrations held worldwide in Chinatowns around the world.