Members of the Kwong Ngai lion dance troupe perform a traditional lion dance during an event at a local shopping mall for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations in Kuala Lumpur on Jan 7, 2020.

The Chinese diaspora around the world will celebrate the start of the Lunar New Year on Jan 25.

Lions are auspicious symbols in Chinese culture, and the performance is said to bring good fortune and chase away evil spirits. The lion dance is frequently performed in major Chinese festivals and other important occasions.