Asian representations
Lions guarding the Forbidden City.The lion is now in Asia than in the Indian peninsula, it is nevertheless very present in the statuary of all Asian countries. Lions, represented with a curly mane, stand guard in front of the pagodas, like Kuthodaw bouddhistes or in temples. Originally from Inde, the lion dance is a traditional dance performed at Chinese New Year to scare away demons and bring chance.
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