Chinese NewYear - GOR-51586a-09

Ethnic pride and tradition in the Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration in New York Chinatown,The Year of the Rat. Dragon and Lion Dancing during the parade.

The purpose of the lion is to chase evil spirits from the village or building where the dance is held.

Holding up Dragons head. Two-weekend celebration in the pan-Asian community.

It is the year of the Rat, the Rat is the first sign of the zodiac, as Rat people are creative problem solver, imaginative, hyperactive worker respected for its resourcefulness; intuitive with ability in acquiring and holding on to things it values.

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Ethnic pride and tradition in the Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration in New York Chinatown,The Year of the Rat. Dragon and Lion Dancing during the parade. <br />
<br />
The purpose of the lion is to chase evil spirits from the village or building where the dance is held.<br />
<br />
Holding up Dragons head. Two-weekend celebration in the pan-Asian community.<br />
<br />
It is the year of the Rat, the Rat is the first sign of the zodiac, as Rat people are creative problem solver, imaginative, hyperactive worker respected for its resourcefulness; intuitive with ability in acquiring and holding on to things it values.