Traditional Culture-Dragon Dance and Lion Dance (English Composition)

Lions are auspicious animals in the eyes of China people, symbolizing good luck, thus placing people's good wishes for eliminating disasters and seeking good luck in lion dance activities. Lion dance is an excellent national traditional art in China. People always use it for entertainment every Lantern Festival or assembly celebration. Lion dance has a history of 1000 years. Lion dance was called "Taiping Music" in the old society, but it was widely developed in the Tang Dynasty (AD 6 18~907). At that time, lion art has become a necessary program for China's New Year holiday and incense walking. In the development of 1000 years, lion dance has formed two performance styles, north and south. The following is a translation of an English composition about lion dance.

Lion dance is one of the most popular folk dances in China. The lion is the first of all animals. In the traditional culture of China, the lion is regarded as a mascot that can bring good luck. The ancients regarded the lion as the embodiment of courage and strength, which could drive away evil spirits. According to records, lion dance has a history of more than 2000 years. By the Tang Dynasty, lion dancing had been attracted to the court. Since then, lion dance has become a major custom of Lantern Festival and other festivals, and people use it to pray for good luck, peace and happiness.

Lion dance is one of the most popular folk dances in China. The lion is the king of animals. In China tradition, lions are regarded as mascots, which can bring good luck. The ancient people thought the lion was a symbol of courage and strength. They believe that lions can drive away evil. The recorded history is over 2000 years. In the Tang Dynasty, lion dance was introduced into the court. Since then, it has become a custom to perform lion dance on Lantern Festival and other festivals, and people can pray for good luck, safety and happiness.