... was decorated with red colors. Red, corresponding with fire, symbolizes good fortune and joy. As the lion entered the house, all of the kids started to gather and followed the lion. The lion went around the house to bring luck into the family. At the end of the performance, the lion moved outside and greeted the audiences. To reward the lion, the audiences fed him with red envelopes. These envelopes were filled with some money which also ... . The difference of the Vietnamese lion dance is the dance associated with a large bellied man who represents the spirit of earth. He holds a palm-l...

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... , happiness, and congratulations. Colors likewise symbolize good will: "the colors green, red, and yellow are used generously because among the Chinese green stands for growth, red for good luck, and yellow for long life" (Liu64). The shape of the roof line, the positioning of the threshold, and even the direction the house faces is significant because of the Chinese belief that good and bad spirits possess the ability to influence a household's occupants. Chinese culture is ... also preserved in the home through the active use of native language. Chinese American parents send their chil...

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