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Chinese Lion Dance An introduction

The performance that you just saw was the Lion Dance(wu shi), a Chinese traditional folk art. Lions are considered brave and auspicious in China. People perform wu shi on festivals to ward off bad luck and pray for a happy life. 

There are two dancers-one for the head and one for the rear. They cooperate with each to other to make the different gestures of the lion.” I hold the head, and it is a tiring job. The performance is becoming more difficult”.

The dancers must have basic martial arts training, therefore they can accomplish difficult maneuvers.Now wu shi is not only popular in China but also in any place where Chinese live. “If there’s a Lion Dance in your country, why not watch it?”