Coronavirus casts shadow over Lunar New Year and lion dancers for the second year running
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Lion and dragon dances are an integral part of Lunar New Year celebrations across Australia.
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The upcoming Lunar New Year celebrations across Australia have either been cancelled or scaled back due to ongoing uncertainty and public health concerns from the pandemic.
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Restrictions on public gatherings have also made it difficult for dancers to train together
Dance collectives have had to get creative to stay fit and in form during the pandemic
The annual celebration, which falls on February 12 this year, usually attracts up to 1.5 million visitors to Sydney, making it the largest event of its kind outside of Asia.