Lion dance unveiled

A lion dance performance on elevated beams was seen last week at a scenic spot in Hubei Province. How is a lion dance performed? It requires two people to perform this dance that combines martial arts, acrobatics and local culture. To dance on such a precarious stage, the actors need at least 2 years of training and practice.

In addition to the brilliance it brings to audiences, the lion dance is usually a necessary traditional performance at Chinese festivals, like the Spring Festival, as its purpose is to drive off evil and pray for good luck.