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Search for the Greens
During the Lion Dance, the lion will also embark on a “search for the greens”. The greens, typically, is a head of lettuce is sometimes suspended from a ceiling or doorway and the lion dancers must perform a lift to reach them. Once the lion has eaten the greens, the greens are thrown toward the audience to represent wealth and good fortune. Inside the lettuce, or greens, the lion may find a red envelope with money. This offering is a symbol of good luck and a reward for the lion for chasing away the evil spirits.
Search for the greens