Chinese Lunar New Year :Year of the Tiger

Celebrate the Year of the Tiger on February 14, 2010. The Chinese New Year is almost here , and the epicenter of the festivities is China Town. Chinese years are represented by 12 various animals and this year is the Year of the Tiger.

The firecracker detonation,starting at 11 a.m. going till 3 p.m. in Columbus Park with expected attendance by local politicians and community leaders, is intended to ward off evil spirits. A large stage will feature all-day cultural performances by traditional and contemporary Asian-American singers and dancers. Plus, a dozen lion, dragon and unicorn dance troupes will march through Chinatown’s main streets, including Mott Street, the Bowery, East Broadway, Bayard Street, Elizabeth Street and Pell Street.

Don’t forget the 11th Annual Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade & Festival The parade usually winds throughout Chinatown along Mott, Canal, and Bayard streets, and along East Broadway. Time: 11:30 a.m. – 4 pm, Sunday, February 21, 2010 Canal Street South. The parade features elaborate floats, marching bands, lion and dragon dances galore, Asian musicians, magicians, acrobats and procession by local organizations. It is expected that over 5,000 people are expected to march in the parade, which will start at Mott Street and promenade through practically every street in of Chinatown, finally dispersing at Worth Street. The parade is expected to conclude at 3 pm, at which time an outdoor cultural festival will take place on Bayard Street featuring more performances by musicians, dancers and martial artists.

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   April 3, 2010 at 9:39 pm

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