Chinatown Lion Dance

In San Francisco, a lion dance is part of the New Year's celebration. The lion goes along the street, stopping at every store or business. At each stop, the lion does a little dance honoring the store and receives a red envelope full of cash as a donation to the Chinese Hospital. A retinue of uniformed attendants follows the lion, banging on bells and lighting fireworks. It is all very noisy and confusing.