Lion dance performances have become part of a Lunar New Year culture which dates back centuries.
The lion is a symbol of power and wisdom that can chase away evil spirits and bring good luck to neighborhoods, communities and businesses.
Wong, even at the relatively young age of 20, is one of the more respected lion dance performers in the Bay Area. She specializes as the lion's head when performing the"Jong," an acrobatic act in which a two-person team hops on a series of poles, balancing 15 to 20 feet off the ground. "My uncle and my dad started the organization for youth groups that has ties to Hong Kong," said Norman Lau, founder of Lion Dance Me."We've been part of the San Francisco Chinatown neighborhood for years. We started here. I grew up here."
"I'm happy and proud to be a part of it and be a good community member," Lau said."But I don't want to just carry on the tradition. I want to make it bigger, better and livelier."
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