A string of holidays and birthdays since Thanksgiving and by this time of the year (which is only the beginning) I’ve had enough of celebration. Still, Chinese New Year is the next one up. Sefu Dino dropped by Clarion today with his two hefty students. He reminded me of lion dance, fire crackers, colorful flags and truckload of spears and sticks.
“We’re getting ready to make the rounds,” which means lion dancing for the businesses in Chinatown. It’s a tradition to bring luck and prosperity to the businesses and in turn receive money. It is the season for the martial arts studios to raise funds, much like the Nutcrackers production for the ballet companies. When my children were young they had a green lion outfit and went around with Sefu Dino. Afterward, the entire studio would go for a feast at a local restaurant.
“Cook!” He winked at me before quick walking up Sacramento Street. I wished I have half his energy.
