"Practicing lion dance is not only inheriting the tradition, culture, and skills of our hometown, but also strengthening our body. We all love this sport very much," said a young lion dancer of the team.

Far from just a performance, Tong firmly believes that lion dance symbolizes the high spirit of the Chinese nation and the pride of the Chinese people.

"Where there are Chinese, there are lion dancers," said Tong.

In recent years, the children have won multiple national and provincial championships.