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This
dance has evolved from an old folk dance in China. Thanks to the
adaptation of the acrobats, it has become a very popular number
with the audience.
There
are two types of lions: big lion (played by two acrobats) and small
lion (played by one man). They not only perform the various movements
of the lion, rolling and jumping but also vividly portray the lion's
strength and agility, and the quiet and playful side of the lion's
character as well. Accompanied by the rhythmic Chinese traditional
percussion instruments, it brings out a gay and festive atmosphere,
vivid and jubilant.
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