The southern lion dance, often called the "waking lion" in Cantonese, carries the meaning of vitality and self-improvement.

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Through their headspins, high jumps and playful antics, the mascots Xi Yangyang and Le Rongrong, inspired by the Chinese ...

The Awakening Lion is not merely a decorative figure; it embodies deep cultural meanings and traditions. Recognized as one of China’s first national intangible cultural heritage items in 2006, the ...

Joe Burrow wasn't the only Cincinnati Bengals player who went all out for Halloween. Several players dressed up for the Bengals' 2025 Halloween party on Monday, Nov. 3. From the Cowardly Lion to "High ...

The northern lion dance is more acrobatic and realistic, with the performers balancing on balls and seesaws, while the southern style is more stylized, marked by powerful movements and lion behavior ...

Researchers at Italy’s University of Padua have traced the surprising origins of one of Venice’s most enduring symbols: the bronze winged lion that stands atop a column in St Mark’s Square. Long ...

EL CENTRO— The El Centro Public Library wrapped up its 2025 Summer Reading Program, Thursday, July 24, with a colorful and energetic performance by local Lion Dancers. The morning event drew a crowd ...

On August 28, 2024, the People’s Republic of China announced the end of their intercountry adoption policy, and a small corner of the world stood still. Chinese transnational adoptees worldwide were ...

A restaurant in the northern Chinese province of Shanxi offering hugs with lion cubs while diners have a four-course tea has been criticized by animal welfare groups and drawn condemnation online, ...