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The traditional music of a booming drum, crashing cymbals, and a ringing gong filled the lobby of Seattle City Hall as two lions danced and interacted with the audience. The Mak Fai Kung Fu Dragon and Lion Dance Association performed to mark Seattle City Council’s recognition of the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, which starts Saturday, Feb. 10 and runs through Feb. 20. The proclamation, initiated by Linh Thai and read by Councilmember Tanya Woo, has been praised for its efforts to embrace and bolster cultural diversity and inclusivity in the city.