"Lion dance, as a traditional folk performance in China, has a history of over 2,000 years. During the dance, there are two performers wearing a lion costume, with one controlling the head and the other controlling the body and the tail. They cooperate with each other skillfully and imitate various movements of a lion. Lion, as the King of the Beasts, symbolizes happiness and good fortune. Therefore, lion dance is often performed during the Spring Festival and other festivals. It may also appear in other important occasions like business openings and wedding ceremonies, which attracts many people to watch.
舞狮作为中国传统民间表演已有2000多年历史。在狮子舞中,两位表演者同披一件狮子服,一个舞动头部, 另一个舞动身体和尾巴。他们熟练配合,模仿狮子的各种动作。狮子是兽中之王,象征幸福和好运,所以人们通常在春节和其他节日期间表演狮子舞。狮子舞也可能出现在其他重要场合,如商店开业和结婚典礼,往往吸引许多人观赏。"