Chinese New Year, Brooklyn, NY. In traditional southern lion dance, before the ‘lions’ do their performances, the ‘animal’ must be blessed by an eye opening or eye dotting ceremony. The red color is used because the color is associated with fire, life and good luck or fortune.

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Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA
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