by Li Huizi WELLINGTON, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- Lion dancers in vibrant costumes leapt and spun to pounding drums as an inaugural Traditional Lion Dance Competition lit up New Zealand s South Island on Saturday. The vivid display of Chinese cultural tradition captivated more than 200 spectators in Christchurch, South Island s largest city, as lion dancers wowed the packed hall with acrobatic skill and artistr
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Feature: Lions come alive at New Zealand s inaugural lion dance competition
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