Southern Lotus Lion Dance Association instrument members perform a traditional cadence Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, during their performance at Bao’s Vietnamese Kitchen at 8342 Perkins Road in Baton Rouge, La.

The God of Prosperity waves at the crowd Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, during the Southern Lotus Lion Dance performance at Bao’s Vietnamese Kitchen at 8342 Perkins Road in Baton Rouge, La.

Lions greet the crowd Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, during the Southern Lotus Lion Dance performance at Bao’s Vietnamese Kitchen at 8342 Perkins Road in Baton Rouge, La.

An audience member interacts with a lion Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, during the Southern Lotus Lion Dance performance at Bao’s Vietnamese Kitchen at 8342 Perkins Road in Baton Rouge, La.

A lion prances through Bao’s Kitchen to ward off evil spirits Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, during the Southern Lotus Lion Dance performance at Bao’s Vietnamese Kitchen at 8342 Perkins Road in Baton Rouge, La.

A lion enters Bao’s Kitchen Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, during the Southern Lotus Lion Dance performance at Bao’s Vietnamese Kitchen at 8342 Perkins Road in Baton Rouge, La.

Southern Lotus Lion Dance Association instrument members perform a traditional cadence Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, during their performance at Bao’s Vietnamese Kitchen at 8342 Perkins Road in Baton Rouge, La.

A lion interacts with the audience Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, during the Southern Lotus Lion Dance performance at Bao’s Vietnamese Kitchen at 8342 Perkins Road in Baton Rouge, La.

Southern Lotus Lion Dance Association instrument members perform a traditional cadence for the lions to dance to Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, during their performance at Bao’s Vietnamese Kitchen at 8342 Perkins Road in Baton Rouge, La.

A lion receives lucky money from the audience Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, during the Southern Lotus Lion Dance performance at Bao’s Vietnamese Kitchen at 8342 Perkins Road in Baton Rouge, La.

Southern Lotus Lion Dance Association instrument member Randy Vu beats the drum Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, during the Southern Lotus Lion Dance performance at Bao’s Vietnamese Kitchen at 8342 Perkins Road in Baton Rouge, La.

A lion makes a side glance at the audience Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, during the Southern Lotus Lion Dance performance at Bao’s Vietnamese Kitchen at 8342 Perkins Road in Baton Rouge, La.

A lion flies through the air Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, during the Southern Lotus Lion Dance performance at Bao’s Vietnamese Kitchen at 8342 Perkins Road in Baton Rouge, La.

Southern Lotus Lion Dance Association instrument members perform a traditional cadence Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, during the Southern Lotus Lion Dance performance at Bao’s Vietnamese Kitchen at 8342 Perkins Road in Baton Rouge, La.

A lion spins Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, during the Southern Lotus Lion Dance performance at Bao’s Vietnamese Kitchen at 8342 Perkins Road in Baton Rouge, La.

A lion throws an orange at the audience Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, during the Southern Lotus Lion Dance performance at Bao’s Vietnamese Kitchen at 8342 Perkins Road in Baton Rouge, La.

Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, during the Southern Lotus Lion Dance performance at Bao’s Vietnamese Kitchen at 8342 Perkins Road in Baton Rouge, La.

A lion prances through the courtyard Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, during the Southern Lotus Lion Dance performance at Bao’s Vietnamese Kitchen at 8342 Perkins Road in Baton Rouge, La.

A lion takes a photo with visitors Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, after the Southern Lotus Lion Dance performance at Bao’s Vietnamese Kitchen at 8342 Perkins Road in Baton Rouge, La.

A pair of lions take a picture with Bao’s Vietnamese Kitchen owner Tam Nguyen and his daughters Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, after the Southern Lotus Lion Dance performance at 8342 Perkins Road in Baton Rouge, La.