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What is the difference in the styling of the Southern Lion's head?

Nan lion styling on the more exaggerated, heavy decoration, heavy color. In terms of type, there are three major categories: cultural lions, martial arts lions and young lions. Southern lion lion head combined with the content of the three classic stories, developed into a characteristic local culture.

The traditional shapes of the Southern Lion's lion head are "Liu Bei Lion", "Guan Gong Lion" and "Zhang Fei Lion". The lion head is different, different colors, different decorations, different dances, and different meanings. Guan Gong Lion's color is red, on behalf of loyalty and righteousness; Liu Bei Lion's color is yellow, on behalf of benevolence and righteousness; Zhang Fei Lion's occasions are also different. Generally, Liu Bei Lion and Guan Gong Lion are mostly used in Hsi Shi Celebration, while Zhang Fei Lion is only used in competitions or challenges.