Yesterday our neighbourhood of Chinatown hosted the Lion Dance celebration as part of Chinese New Year. Colourful lions, martial arts displays, drumming and fire crackers welcomed in the new year. It was a lively afternoon!
Participants and spectators taking part in the Lunar New Year Lion Dance, Chinatown Victoria BC.
Shops and homes along the lion dance route hang lettuce and red packets with money enclosed. Accompanied by drummers, the lion visits each doorway and accepts the packet and lettuce. Firecrackers scare away evil spirits and leave be behind good luck and good fortune for the year ahead.
Eight lions seen photographed through old wavy glass.
My favourite lion. The artistry is magical.
So many beautiful colours and costumes.
A colourful dragon waiting to come to life.
Dales Gallery ready with it’s offering for the Lion.
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