Chinese lion, dragon dance competition kicks off in Myanmar's Yangon

Contestants of this year's competition include four teams from China and Thailand while a total of 23 local lion and dragon dance groups are also participating in the event which is scheduled to run until Jan 30.

The lion and dragon dance competitions have been annually held in the Chinatown of Yangon since 2006.

The lion and dragon dances symbolize good luck to people.

Both lion and dragon dances are accompanied by the rhythm of drums, cymbals and gongs.