This Chinese New Year, with no exception, we had our family gathering at home and invited a Lion troupe to celebrate with us. Many believe that the "lions" are regarded as guardian creatures to scare away evil spirits and to summon good luck, fortune and prosperity at home. 
New Year greeting from the troupe consisting of a Golden and two Red lions. 
The Golden lion was to perform the the traditional custom of "cai ching" (採青), literally means "plucking the greens", which would usher good fortune and luck. 
We offered beer and oranges to the Golden lion to start the performance. 
The "joker" was inviting the "lion" to take the beer.
New Year greeting from the troupe consisting of a Golden and two Red lions. The Golden lion was to perform the the traditional custom of "cai ching" (採青), literally means "plucking the greens", which would usher good fortune and luck. We offered beer and oranges to the Golden lion to start the performance. The "joker" was inviting the "lion" to take the beer. 
Going for the last can of beer!
We provided a tray of lettuce, oranges and a Pomelo to the lion as the final "cai ching" (採青) items. 
The lion was lying down to "work" on the "greens" 
Finally, this Golden lion returned the tray with the pomelo beautifully peeled and decorated with "gold" - symbolizing life and a new beginning. 
and.... left four orange lucky numbers on the floor! 
Our family gathering would never end without food. Dinner was ready after the Lions' performance.
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