Lunar New Year in America


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January 22nd 2015
Published: January 23rd 2015
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We joined in celebrating the Year of the Horse with the annual Dragon Parade in Orlando, Florida. Last year it took place on Sunday, February 9th. Actually, it was a full week after the Lunar New Year, (commonly called Chinese New Year) I think, due to commercial interests. The parade was scheduled to start at 11 am with the various contingents and dancers in colorful costumes walking along the... Read Full Entry



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Big drum again!
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And yet another dragon.
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This one looks happy!
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Candidate for Junior Miss Scholarship with her escort.
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What in heck are those belly dancers doing at a Chinese New Year parade?
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The Vietnamese delagation.
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Vietnamese beauties waving to the spectators.
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Vietnamese martial arts students with American flag marching proudly.
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Banner ad for Vovinam the Vietnamese martial art
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The Thais were there too
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Some of the Thai beauties sauntering along.
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The Japanese representatives getting ready to do their thing.
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Japanese kids showing their Taiko skills.
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With a fully costumed Chinese beauty.
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This cute dog was also among the spectators.
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Thai ladies (well, two of them) in their traditional dresses.
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Some of the participants and one dragon in a group photo.
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Two cute kids dressed in Chinese costume with a green dragon besides them.
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And that's me in front of the stage with the green dragon and shy little girl.
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Kids doing a traditional Chinese dance.
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Round and round we go....



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