White Lotus Dragon & Lion Dance
White Lotus Dragon & Lion Dance showcases the artistry and cultural significance of Chinese lion dance
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Two of White Lotus Dragon & Lion Dance's most advanced members perform on jongs, metal poles topped with a circular platform.
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A red lion curiously examines a wine bottle during a performance from White Lotus Dragon & Lion Dance.
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Nhan Danh, the founder of White Lotus Dragon & Lion Dance, performs on a traditional Chinese drum.
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Two of White Lotus Dragon & Lion Dance's most advanced members perform on jongs, metal poles topped with a circular platform. Complete trust is needed from both partners in order to fully perform such a high risk routine.
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Members of White Lotus Dragon & Lion Dance prepare to practice a routine.
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Some of the members of White Lotus Dragon & Lion Dance practice with traditional Chinese percussion instruments.
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Members of White Lotus Dragon & Lion Dance perform on jongs.
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A red lion performs a routine with a bottle of wine during practice.
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A yellow and red lion costume
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A red lion performs on jongs in Seattle. Jongs are a series of metal poles topped with circular platforms for the performers to stand on.
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Nhan Danh leads the White Lotus Dragon & Lion Dance team in a traditional dragon dance.
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The White Lotus Dragon & Lion dance team celebrate the Lunar New Year at Washington Square.
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