Lion dancing performances are a ubiquitous sight during China’s Lunar New Year, performed to scare away evil spirits and ensure good fortune. But as CNN’s Kristie Lu Stout explains, lion dancing has also become a fiercely competitive sport.Lion dancing performances are a ubiquitous sight during China’s Lunar New Year, performed to scare away evil spirits and ensure good fortune. But as CNN’s Kristie Lu Stout explains, lion dancing has also become a fiercely competitive sport.
