Lioning up

Zhang Qiyue (second from left), consul general of China in New York, and representatives from the consulate visited the Chinese Hand Laundry Alliance in New York on Jan 20. The alliance performed a lion dance to greet the new consul general. Often performed at Chinese New Year events and festivals, the lion dance is said to bring luck and good fortune to those who see it, as lions are viewed as lucky animals in Chinese culture. Provided to China Daily