As a fifth-generation lion dance costume maker, Zhong Jiachao, 64, has been through the many ups and downs of the business. "Our industry is closely related to the economy and government policies," ...

Passersby can hear the sounds of London's traditional Chinese lion dancers at least a block away before coming face-to-face with the gold and silver animal costumes moving to a drum beat on the lawn ...

David Leong struck a large, black drum with sticks like rolling pins. Accompanied by a cymbal and a gong, he etched out a beat for dancers embodying five Chinese lion costumes, their bright colors ...