?Lion Dance is a part of Lunar New Year celebration. The lion is a symbol of power and strength. Chinese celebrate the Lunar New Year for a couple weeks. Normally, businesses shut down during this celebration. In the US, the lion dance performance is done in the public area or Chinatown shopping malls. The main purpose is to have this powerful lion to clean the area from bad spirits and welcome the new year with good lucks and happiness. Gong xie fa choi! Happy Lunar New Year and Happy Dancing with the Lion.
