17 February, 2003- I snaked through the crowd, that had gathered on the central road of the village, to make it to the end. There were young boys performing the traditional Chinese Lion Dance where a large crowd gathered to watch. I was trying to get a glimpse of the performance when I noticed these women chatting. I aimed the camera and photographed them quickly so as not to gain notice. I was struck by their traditional dress and casual conversation in the midst of the chaos going on in front of them.