In San Francisco's Chinatown, the Yau Kung Moon Kung Fu Sports Association showcases traditional lion and dragon dancing for the Lunar New Year celebration. These performances, steeped in history, date back over a thousand years and are believed to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck. Senior instructors describe how the lion dance originated from villagers in China who created lion-like figures to scare away malevolent forces. The excitement of performers is matched by the enthusiastic crowd, illustrating the communal spirit of this festive event.
The energy of the performance can only be matched by the enthusiasm and excitement of the crowd.
Lion dance is traditional practice that dates back more than a thousand years.
The story behind how lion dance came to be started with a rural village in China a long time ago.
The crowd, the audience plays a big part in the energy, motivation you get while you're doing the performance.
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