2.2K views · 923 reactions | To perform any move with ease on stage, dancers must go the extra mile practicing offstage. Can you guess which dance we are warming up for here? (Hint: A group dance in which everyone does a leg-hold together, and the costumes are pink and sapphire blue.) | Shen Yun | Facebook

In Nairobi, Kenya, a group of women perform the Chinese lion dance every month. By embracing this art form, the dancers forge deeper connections with China amid growing cultural ties between the two countries. #GLOBALink #LionDance | China Xinhua News

3.6K views · 493 reactions | This lion dance performer in central China is breaking tradition (传统chuántǒng) and gender barriers. Zhang Songjuan, who tries to revive the ancient Chinese art form, also challenges its tradition of being male-dominated. Lion dances are often performed during festivals as they are believed to bring about good fortune. Dancers sharing a lion costume work in pairs to perform acrobatic feats to traditional drum beats. #Heritage #Fun | Learn Chinese | Facebook