Lion head shakes during a performance on Sunday, January 27, 2025 at Umami Japanese Bistro along Burbank Dr in Baton Rouge, LA.

Lion dancer walks away from the crowd during a performance on Sunday, January 27, 2025 at Umami Japanese Bistro along Burbank Dr in Baton Rouge, LA.

Lion dancer holds the lion head up during a performance on Sunday, January 27, 2025 at Umami Japanese Bistro along Burbank Dr in Baton Rouge, LA.

Mascot touches his beard during a performance on Sunday, January 27, 2025 at Umami Japanese Bistro along Burbank Dr in Baton Rouge, LA.

Owners of Umami posing with the lion dance team after the performance on Sunday, January 27, 2025 at Umami Japanese Bistro along Burbank Dr in Baton Rouge, LA.

Lion dancer holds up a sign that reads “wishing you good fortune” during a performance on Sunday, January 27, 2025 at Umami Japanese Bistro along Burbank Dr in Baton Rouge, LA.

Close up of lion dancer costume during a performance on Sunday, January 27, 2025 at Umami Japanese Bistro along Burbank Dr in Baton Rouge, LA.

Lion dancers stand on the beam during a performance on Sunday, January 27, 2025 at Umami Japanese Bistro along Burbank Dr in Baton Rouge, LA.

Lion dancer kicks a leg out during a performance on Sunday, January 27, 2025 at Umami Japanese Bistro along Burbank Dr in Baton Rouge, LA.

Lion stands in front of the crowd during a performance on Sunday, January 27, 2025 at Umami Japanese Bistro along Burbank Dr in Baton Rouge, LA.

Lion stands in front of the crowd during a performance on Sunday, January 27, 2025 at Umami Japanese Bistro along Burbank Dr in Baton Rouge, LA.

Lion stands in front of the crowd during a performance on Sunday, January 27, 2025 at Umami Japanese Bistro along Burbank Dr in Baton Rouge, LA.

Lion dancers look to the side during a performance on Sunday, January 27, 2025 at Umami Japanese Bistro along Burbank Dr in Baton Rouge, LA.

Families pose in front of the mascot and lions during a performance on Sunday, January 27, 2025 at Umami Japanese Bistro along Burbank Dr in Baton Rouge, LA.

Lion dancers stand up and hold signs that read “best wishes to all” during a performance on Sunday, January 27, 2025 at Umami Japanese Bistro along Burbank Dr in Baton Rouge, LA.

Lion dancer holds a sign towards the crowd during a performance on Sunday, January 27, 2025 at Umami Japanese Bistro along Burbank Dr in Baton Rouge, LA.

Lion dancers look to the side during a performance on Sunday, January 27, 2025 at Umami Japanese Bistro along Burbank Dr in Baton Rouge, LA.

Lion dancer stands beside oranges arranged in a circle during a performance on Sunday, January 27, 2025 at Umami Japanese Bistro along Burbank Dr in Baton Rouge, LA.

Lion dancer jumps around oranges arranged in a circle during a performance on Sunday, January 27, 2025 at Umami Japanese Bistro along Burbank Dr in Baton Rouge, LA.

Lion dancer smiles as he holds up his partner during a performance on Sunday, January 27, 2025 at Umami Japanese Bistro along Burbank Dr in Baton Rouge, LA.