As part of their broad topic ‘China’, Year 5 pupils discovered the Lion dance which is a centrepiece of the country’s New Year celebrations.

They tried out a variety of moves and put their own routine together, using a number of props including twirling red parasols and a colourful lion costume. The dance was performed in the main hall as children imitated a lion’s various movements, accompanied by beating drums, clashing cymbals and gongs.

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