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Photos: Burnaby Heights celebrates the Year of the Snake

Two lions from the Shao Lin Hung Gar dance team brought wealth and prosperity to the businesses along Hastings street.
Jennifer Gauthier
Jennifer Gauthier
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The Shao Lin Hung Gar lion dance team visit Glenburn Soda Fountain & Confectionery. Jennifer Gauthier

Burnaby marked the Lunar New Year, as lion dancers performed traditional blessings at participating Heights merchants along Hastings Street. The Shao Lin Hung Gar lion dance team performed under the cover at Heights Fountain Square before dancing their way along Hastings street to mark the Year of the Snake.

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The Shao Lin Hung Gar lion dance team visited merchants along Hastings street on February 1, 2025. 
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A lion walks past Top Barbers Hairstyling. 
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Lion Dancers perform under cover from the wet snow at Heights Fountain Square.
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A lions eats lettuce at Cioffi’s Meat Market and Deli.
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A Peaked Pies staffer reacts to a visit from the lion dancers.
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A lion wanders inside Green and Oak restaurant.
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Lion Dancers accept a red envelope from Beautik Spa.
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Lion Dancers greet children at Heights Fountain Square on Feb. 1, 2025.
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A lions visits the butcher's counter at Cioffi’s Meat Market. 
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Lion Dancers perform under cover at Heights Fountain Square.