The Rigorous Path to Becoming a Lion Dancer In One of Chinatown’s Oldest Dance Groups ^52.6%

L.A. TACO - By Julianne Le - 2/4/2026, 7:52 PM

The first months of the year are home to Lunar New Year celebrations throughout Southern California: Vietnamese Tết festivals in Orange County, parades throughout the San Gabriel Valley, and lion dance performances all the way down to San Diego. Lion dancers incorporate martial arts, elaborate costumes, and musicality to curate... more