Dance to Prosperity
MORE than 1 billion people will celebrate the start of Chinese New Year this Saturday, 25 January 2020. Customs practiced leading up to and during the 15-day period, known also as Spring Festival, include setting off fireworks to ward off evil spirits as well as elaborate get-togethers with families and friends. The most recognised celebration – and the act most closely associated with the Lunar New Year around the world – remains that of the iconic lion dance. As the years b