Le Van Hien, kylin dance virtuoso and the head of Hien Long Duong Kylin Dance Club, has spent more than 29 years perfecting his craft and creating jobs for people who share his passion.

Dragon dance teams from all districts of Hanoi satisfied the audience at the 4th dragon dance festival held on Saturday, as part of a series of cultural activities to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the city's liberation on October 10.

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In Asian culture, dragons are considered sacred animals, which have extraordinary powers and are the symbols of luck and good omens.