On Feburuary 21st in 2015, I watched a Chinese Lion Dance on a special stage set in Minato-koen Park near Shinchi Chinatown, the main venue of Nagasaki Lantern Festival. I felt drawn to these friendly looking, colorful lions. They reminded me of a time when a Japanese traditional lion bit my head and terrified me as a child. I was amazed to see the total difference between Japanese and Chinese lions! As I enjoyed the impressive light sculptures and brilliant lanterns I noticed a boy riding on his father's shoulders and watching lion dance with wonder in his eyes.
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Chinese New Year Lion Dance
Colorful lion dance at lantern festival in Nagasaki
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Radica Sooknarine
9 years ago
I look forward to seeing more of your amazing photos! :)
Thanks a lot! I will continue to love nature.Please look from now on.
Radica Sooknarine
9 years ago
Awesome photos!
Radica-san,Thank you very much!
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