Roaring With the Lion Dancers of New York’s Chinatown

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Lion dancing is an age-old Chinese tradition meant to ward off evil spirits and welcome good ones. The dance—with its giant, dual-dancer costumes and kung fu-based movements—dates back to the Tang Dynasty of the 7th century. It’s a demanding sport that requires the strength and stability of kung fu, but Kelly Wong and the lion dancers of the Chinese Freemasons Athletic Club in New York City’s Chinatown make it look effortless. • SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/vR6Acb • This story is a part of our Human Condition series. Come along and let us connect you to some of the most peculiar, stirring, extraordinary, and distinctive people in the world. • Got a story idea for us? Shoot us an email at hey [at] GreatBigStory [dot] com • Follow us behind the scenes on Instagram: http://goo.gl/2KABeX • Make our acquaintance on Facebook: http://goo.gl/Vn0XIZ • Give us a shout on Twitter: http://goo.gl/sY1GLY • Come hang with us on Vimeo: http://goo.gl/T0OzjV • Visit our world directly: http://www.greatbigstory.com

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