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The difference between lion dancing and lion awakening

Differences in expression forms, cultural connotations and geographical distribution.

1, the difference of performance forms: lion dancing is usually a cooperation between two people, one dancing the lion's head and the other dancing the lion's tail, which shows the strength and agility of the lion through various movements and postures; Awakening a lion means that a person plays a lion and expresses the lion's demeanor and emotions through various actions and expressions.

2. Differences in cultural connotations: Lion dance is an important part of China traditional culture, symbolizing auspiciousness, wishful thinking and happiness; Lion dance is a traditional culture in Guangdong, which symbolizes courage, wisdom and unity.

3. Differences in geographical distribution: Lion dance is very popular all over China, especially in the northern region; Lion dance is mainly distributed in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao.