A Durham Moment: Ringing in Lunar New Year with paper lanterns and a giant lionThe drumbeat starts low and slow and builds in tempo. Onstage, a giant, white lion with a fierce, dragonlike face surveys the audience, batting its eyes and nodding its head. To the delight of those in the front, the lion makes its way off the stage and into the throng. Triangle Pop-Up’s first Lunar New Year event took place last year at the suggestion of several Asian American vendors. Pictured above (from top): Eunae Ji plays the haegeum, a traditional Korean instrument; drummers accompany the Lion Dance; a giant white lion entertains the crowd at the Lunar New Year celebration.

Source: The Guardian January 27, 2023 22:13 UTC