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龙与舞狮
在中国文化中，是的，代表力量和。每逢，人们会表演和。需要很多人合作，大家手持身，跟着音乐舞动。则是两个人穿着狮子服装表演。这些表演据说可以驱除邪气、带来。
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Unlike Western mythology where dragons are fearsome beasts, Chinese dragons (龙) are benevolent, wise, and associated with water, prosperity, and the emperor. Chinese emperors were called 'Sons of the Dragon.'
The dragon dance requires a team of performers — the longer the dragon, the more luck it is said to bring. Festival dragons can be over 100 meters long and require over 50 people.
The lion dance (舞狮) has two main styles: the Northern lion (北狮), which is more acrobatic, and the Southern lion (南狮), common in Cantonese communities, which is more dramatic and colorful.
Both dances are accompanied by loud percussion — cymbals, gongs, and drums — because the noise is believed to drive away evil spirits and attract good fortune.
1.What does the dragon (龙) symbolize in Chinese culture?
2.How many people typically perform the lion dance (舞狮)?
3.What is the purpose of the loud drums and cymbals during dragon and lion dances?
4.How is the Chinese dragon different from dragons in Western mythology?
5.During which occasions are dragon and lion dances typically performed?