Traditional Dragon Dance performed by Bai elderly people in Heqing, Dali Prefecture, Yunnan.
Dancers are called by local people to bring good luck for the New Year.
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Photos of the Traditional Dragon Dance in China
Pictures by Matteo Damiani
CHINA-UNDERGROUND. Matteo Damiani is an Italian sinologist, photographer, author and motion designer. Matteo lived and worked for ten years in China. Founder of CinaOggi.it and China-underground.com.