{"id":23531,"date":"2015-02-19T17:03:17","date_gmt":"2015-02-20T01:03:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/northstarmoving.com\/blog\/?p=23531"},"modified":"2018-10-05T15:02:43","modified_gmt":"2018-10-05T22:02:43","slug":"celebrate-chinese-new-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northstarmoving.com\/blog\/2015\/celebrate-chinese-new-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate Chinese New Year!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hey everyone! Happy Chinese New Year! Can you smell the dumplings? Unlike the Gregorian year, which uses a solar calendar, the Chinese New Year is based on a lunar calendar. This is year 4,713.\u00a0It is the year of the goat, sheep, or ram. Those born in the year of the goat are said to be gentle, sweet, and creative.\u00a0Some famous people born in the year of the goat include Jamie Foxx, Michelangelo, Jane Austen, and Orville Wright<\/a>! There are tons of celebrations taking place all over the world, California is home to a few\u00a0of the most extravagant.\u00a0Let’s take a look at some of the most fantastic celebrations taking place\u00a0this year.<\/p>\n

Inside Chinese New Year<\/h2>\n

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Chinese New Year<\/a> by [Duncan]<\/a> (CC BY 2.0<\/a>)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>Chinese New Year will have you seeing red. At celebrations people wear red, display red decorations, and even give away money to children in red envelopes! In most places that celebrate, a Lantern Festival<\/a> is held on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. A dragon dance takes place during this festival. Traditionally the dragon is made from silk, bamboo, and other native Chinese materials. In some places the dragon can be up to 100\u00a0feet long!<\/p>\n

Chinese New Year Celebrations: Los Angeles<\/h2>\n
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\u990a\u5fc3\u9580 Gate of Mental Cultivation<\/a> by See-ming Lee \u674e\u601d\u660e SML<\/a> (CC BY 2.0<\/a>)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Head to Chinatown for all the festivities. On Saturday February 21st, you can take a Walking Tour<\/a> and learn about the history behind Chinese New Year as well as Chinatown itself. Discover the hidden treasures as you make your way\u00a0through temples, art galleries, and perfectly quaint street shops. Learn how to bargain at one of the many celebrated booths or simply enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the classically inspired plazas.<\/p>\n

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Parade \u53f0\u5317\u71c8\u7bc0<\/a> by jeff~<\/a> (CC BY 2.0<\/a>)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Afterward stick around for the Golden Dragon Parade. It’s free to the public! Don’t worry about parking. Keep things green and arrive by Metro<\/a>. Witness the spectacular display of colors and music as you celebrate the year of the goat. The parade will feature several events\u00a0lead\u00a0by skilled artisans such as, Calligraphy by George Guojin Cui, Storytelling by Barbara Wong, and fruit and vegetable carving by THAIS, Inc.<\/p>\n

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Chinese Drums \u540c\u4e00\u4e2a\u4e16\u754c \u540c\u4e00\u4e2a\u68a6\u60f3<\/a> by familymwr<\/a> (CC BY 2.0<\/a>)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Following the parade the festival begins<\/a>. Performances will feature death defying acrobatics and martial arts showcases. Enjoy the festivities as you’re transported into a world of teapot juggling, face changing, and otherworldly music. Follow the scent of dumplings and green onion pancakes to the gourmet cooking demonstrations. Capture the moment at one of the vintage photo booths so you can always\u00a0remember your trip to the “Far East.”<\/p>\n

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Chinatown red<\/a> by OiMax<\/a> (CC BY 2.0<\/a>)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Check out this list<\/a> of some of the most popular place to celebrate Chinese New in Southern California. San Francisco is another city that has a prominent Chinese influence. Southwest Airlines puts on one of the biggest parades<\/a>\u00a0in California. Make sure to get moving this weekend! They’ll have celebrations taking place all throughout the city<\/a>. Congratulations and be prosperous!<\/p>\n

What Chinese New Celebrations are you most looking forward to? Tell me about them in the comments section below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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