China Daily 中国日报 Guangzhou’s “working lion” archway goes viral

Even lion statues need a nap! 😴 At the #LanternFestival in Guangzhou’s Yuexiu Park, a lion-themed archway unexpectedly became an internet sensation, not by design, but by a lucky coincidence. When staff turned off the lights at night, the mechanism froze mid-cycle, leaving the lion’s eyes half-open and creating a hilariously relatable “exhausted after work” expression. 🦁

Netizens named it the “Working Lion”, saying it perfectly sums up that Monday-morning feeling we all know. Does your face look like a “Working Lion” today? #CulturalJourney #FunChina

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