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Lion Dance
Lion Dance troupes may also be joined by their friend, Buddha, who carries a fan and teases the lion, enticing him to lie down, roll and jump. If you see them at a parade, notice that the Lion Dancers walk in a zig-zag pattern because evil spirits are believed to walk in a straight line. But, no matter which style, the Lion Dance is artistic narrative and the inquisitive lion expresses these emotions during the dance—joy, anger, sadness, fear, suspicion, greed, mischief, and curiosity.