Here's how to celebrate Lunar New Year in San Francisco
SF Chinatown celebrates lunar new year with festivities and firecrackers
SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco Chinatown celebrated the Lunar New Year on Wednesday night with firecrackers and festivities. The beat of the drums accompanying the lion dancers on Grant Avenue signals the start of the new year.
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San Francisco Chinatown prepares to celebrate Lunar New Year of the snake
Chinatown was a hive of activity yesterday as San Francisco rang in Lunar New Year at the city's annual Chinese New Year Parade opening ceremony.
Crowds celebrating the Lunar New Year filled the streets of San Francisco’s Chinatown on Wednesday, honoring the traditions and festivities of the holiday.
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San Francisco's beloved Lunar New Year dishesThough Lunar New Year celebrations may vary widely depending on where they're held, one common tradition is ushering in the festive period with family by enjoying dishes believed to bring good fortune and prosperity in the coming year.
San Francisco - Preparations were underway on Tuesday in San Francisco Chinatown to celebrate the year of the snake. The sound of fireworks was continuous. This holiday is the most important in Chinese culture. The celebration centers around family, food and good fortune.
Lunar New Year marks the beginning of a calendar year with months based on moon cycles, and is cause for celebration for many cultures.
Spectators from across the Bay Area gathered in San Francisco Chinatown to witness the start of the 15-day Lunar New Year celebrations, which featured cultural performances, lion dances, and the tradition of dotting the lion's eyes to awaken good fortune.
Lion dances can be seen during special occasions, like weddings, birthdays and store openings, and symbolize good luck and fortune. They are also an integral part of ushering in the new year, according to the Chinese lunisolar calendar, and honoring a new Chinese Zodiac sign.
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“My favorite Lunar New Year tradition in San Francisco is a relatively new one. For the past three years, the San Francisco Public Library has hosted a joint celebration of Lunar New Year and Black History Month entitled: Drumbeats, Heartbeats: Communities as One.”
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