The Ging Wu West Lion Dancers performed to the beat of drums at the B.C. legislature as part of a Lunar New Year celebration on Wednesday (Feb. 21).
The event was held in the Hall of Honour and featured speeches by Premier David Eby and Richmond South Centre MLA Henry Yao.
The celebration was a special one as it aimed to bring good luck this year, but also marked the Ging Wu West Lion DancersB次元官网网址� first performance in the legislature.
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The Ging Wu West Lion Dancers perform at a Lunar New Year celebration at the B.C. legislature.
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In the Chinese zodiac, 2024 is the Year of the Dragon.
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The Lunar New Year starts with the first new moon of the lunar calendar and finishes 15 days later on the first full moon.
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