Today is Chinese New Year! It is the year of the Rat.
For Chinese, the New Year celebration is very important. It's a major holiday. Every year, Chinese New Year falls on a different date. That's because it is based on the Chinese Calandar.
When I was young, I recall going to Chinatown to watch the celebration. Often you'll see a dragon dance and other traditional dances.
Although I don't have a photo of the dragon during Chinese New Year, last year, I did have a wedding that had one. So this photo will have to suffice!
So Gung Hay Fat Choy to everyone! This is the traditional greeting for New Year's day. You are greeting people and wishing them good fortune. So say it to everyone you meet and they will think you know Chinese! :)
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