Actors from East Wind Lion Dance Troupe invites Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas on the stage during a performance to perform Lion Dances with them during the reception honoring Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas on Jan. 29, 2009. Chinese people all over the world celebrate the Lunar New Year of Ox at this week. A lot of attendees enjoy folk dances and Lion Dances during the reception at Empress Pavilion Restaurant, Los Angeles, California, on January 29, 2009.

Actors from East Wind Lion Dance Troupe perform at the end of the famous traditional Lion Dance during the reception honoring Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas on Jan. 29, 2009. Chinese people all over the world celebrate the Lunar New Year of Ox at this week. A lot of attendees enjoy folk dances and Lion Dances during the reception.

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