Public Domain Picture: 20120524-DM-RBN-2311

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The Wong People Studio, The Ancient Chinese Dragon Dance Group performed the Dragon dance at the 2012 Asian Pacific American Heritage Observance âStriving for Excellence in Leadership, Diversity and Inclusionâ at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, May 24, 2012. The Dragon dance is an ancient ritual based on Taoist Principles used to drive away evil spirits or bad energy (chi). The costume worn while performing this ritual is specifically designed for the purpose of driving away evil. The music for the Dragon Ritual is also an integral element of this energy directing ritual. A Dragon Ritual is successful when the Dragon, musicians and spectators synchronize their flow of internal energy (chi) to drive away the bad energy. USDA photo by Bob Nichols.

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