Young New Orleans East lion dancers continue ancient tradition

NEW ORLEANS EAST (WVUE) -Dating back 1,000 to 2,000 years, the art of lion dancing is ancient.

On a warm and humid February afternoon in New Orleans East, the performers bringing their hollowed and decorated lions to life were in their teens and 20s.

Tina Hong is 17 and says being under the lion’s head is transformational…

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