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dragon dance
noun[ C ]
uk /ˈdræɡ.ən ˌdɑːns/ us /ˈdræɡ.ən ˌdæns/
a traditional Chinese dance, often performed at Chinese New Year celebrations, in which many performers control a very large puppet(= a model that can be made to move) of a dragon(= a large, frightening imaginary animal, often represented as similar to a large snake with four legs, considered to be lucky): 舞龙
The children performed a traditional dragon dance and lit sparklers as part of the celebration.作为庆祝活动的一部分，孩子们表演了传统的舞龙并点燃了烟火。
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Large store openings often feature dragon dances and fireworks and attract thousands of people.
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The dragon dances were one of the highlights at the colourful Chinese New Year celebrations in Trafalagar Square yesterday.
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