... In Northern China, the body of the lion was full of hair except the head. It looked more like the real lion and they usually dance in pairs. Northen lion dance In Southern China, the lion looked far removed from the real lion because it was made of multi-coloured pieces of linen. They definitely dance individually and never in pairs. The dance is accompanied by loud music played on large drum, gong and cymbals. The use of firecrackers, drums, gongs and cymbals are related to the role of the lion in dispelling evil and bringing good luck - evil being afraid of loud noise. The lion's dance is not choreographed to music; instead the musicians follow the lion's movements. Each of the lion's moods and moves has its own associated rhythm. Besides, lion dance is a activities which requires teamwork and coorperating. It is because lion dance ...

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