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The dragon dance is seen during a Spring Festival celebration in 2024 in São Paulo, Brazil. /CFP
The lion dance is seen during a Spring Festival celebration in 2023 in São Paulo, Brazil. /IC
A 105.91-meter-long dragon, crafted by 15 Brazilian kung fu schools, took to the streets of São Paulo in 2024. /IC
A local woman joins the lion dance during a Spring Festival celebration in 2024 in São Paulo, Brazil. /CFP
The traditional Chinese dragon and lion dances, recognized as national intangible cultural heritage in China, have been passed down through generations and have remained vibrant to this day. With the migration of Chinese communities, this iconic cultural practice, performed particularly during Chinese festivals, has spread across the globe.
In Brazil, dragon and lion dances have garnered wide popularity, with locals joining the tradition and enriching Brazil's multicultural landscape. In September this year, a 105.91-meter-long dragon, crafted by 15 Brazilian kung fu schools, took to the streets of São Paulo, setting a new record as Brazil's longest dragon.