The lion dance is a traditional #Chinese performance featuring two dancers in lion costumes. These dancers undergo rigorous training to master various skills, including stepping, shifting, dodging, spinning and leaping atop poles that can reach heights of up to 2.5 meters. Watch the video to see two girls in training. #ChineseCulture | Xi's Moments

Watch the nimble footwork of these lion dance performers as they jump seamlessly forward and even backwards between tiny platforms. #ChineseCulture The lion dance, a traditional Chinese performance art, is often staged on big occasions, such as the #ChineseNewYear, for good luck, as the lion is seen as an auspicious animal. | Xi's Moments