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Why do you play lion during the Chinese New Year?

Lion dance is a traditional Asian folk performing art in which performers dress up as lions and perform various lion movements to the music of gongs and drums. Chinese folk tradition believes that lion dance can drive away evil spirits and ward off ghosts. Therefore, during every festive festival, such as the New Year Celebration, the Spring Festival Competition, etc., people like to play gongs and drums and perform lion dances to help celebrate. The lion is the king of beasts, with a majestic and mighty image, giving people a sense of majesty and bravery. The ancients regarded it as a symbol of bravery and strength, believing that it could exorcise evil spirits, suppress demons, and protect humans and animals. Therefore, people gradually formed the custom of lion dancing during the Spring Festival and other major events to pray for good luck and peace in life.