The lion dance troupe, driven by drums and gongs, is an even more indispensable part of public events. Lion dance companies are invited to perform at all kinds of official and civic functions as an auspicious symbol to chase away evil and bring good luck.
鑼鼓引出的獅陣更是最基本的陣頭之一，連政府或民間各項慶典也少不得請它演出，以表示趨吉避凶，帶來吉祥的好兆頭。