獅舞(Lion Dance)是中國最廣為流傳的民間舞蹈之壹。獅為百獸之首，在中國傳統文化中，獅子被視為是能帶來好運的吉祥物(mascot)。古人將獅子視作勇敢和力量的化身，能驅趕邪惡。據記載，獅舞已擁有了2,000多年的歷史。在唐代，獅舞就已經被引人宮廷。此後，舞獅成為元宵節和其他節日的壹大習俗，人們以此來祈禱好運、平安和幸福。
The Lion Dance is one of the most widespread folk dances in China. The lion is the king of animals. In Chinese tradition, the lion is regarded as a mascot, which can bring good luck. Ancient people regarded the lion as a symbol of bravery and strength. They believed the lion could drive away evil. The dance has a recorded history of more than 2,000 years. During the Tang Dynasty, the Lion Dance was already introduced into the court. Thereafter, performing the Lion Dance at the Lantern Festival and other festive occasions became a custom where people could pray for good luck, safety and happiness.