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As transit riders descend into the Chinatown station, they will be greeted by two monumental artworks by San Francisco Chinatown-based artist Yumei Hou who is acclaimed for her intricate traditional Chinese paper cuts works. For the Chinatown – Rose Pak Station, Hou has transformed her paper cuts into two large laser-cut metal artworks painted a vibrant red, which are installed so that they stand slightly off from the wall to allow for shadow casting. The works, Yangge: Dance of the Bride and Yangge: Dance of the New Year, are inspired by the Yangge (Rice Sprout Song), a popular folk dance from the northern provinces of China, which typically involves groups of people dancing in a variety of costumes to celebrate happy occasions.