Question

This dance is said to have been first performed in a village as a celebration for defeating the evil Nian (“n’YEN”). For 10 points each:
[10h] Name this ceremonial dance for pairs of performers who are traditionally made to climb atop each other while wearing a certain costume to retrieve heads of lettuce often placed in high locations.
ANSWER: lion dance [or wǔshī or barongsai]
[10e] The lion dance is traditionally performed during this Chinese holiday. The lettuce heads that the dancers are made to retrieve are attached to the auspicious red envelopes often given to children on this holiday.
ANSWER: Chinese New Year [or Lunar New Year or Spring Festival or Chūnjié]
[10m] The Chinese lion dance is referred to as barongsai in this country, whose own dances involving lion heads include reog (“ree-yogh”). Many dances in this country are accompanied by its traditional gamelan ensemble.
ANSWER: Republic of Indonesia [or Republik Indonesia]
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