Texas might not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking about the traditional Chinese folk art of the Lion Dance. But for a quarter of a century, students at the University of Texas, Austin have been practicing and performing.

The dance is even under consideration for UNESCO's cultural heritage list.

CGTN’s Toni Waterman recently caught up with the troupe ahead of the Mid-Autumn Festival.

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