The three-plinth statue is topped by King George in his robes of state, flanked on each side by a unicorn – whose horn has gone missing more than once over the years – and a golden lion.

HSBC’s famous lion sculptures ... included a blessing by feng shui master, David Lung King-chuen, who wiped he bodies of the two statues with a red cloth and burning incense sticks.

The cast began the performance from all across New York City-- from the Brooklyn Bridge to the Statue of Liberty ... Check out the performance below! The Lion King returns to Broadway tonight ...