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The Far East Center celebrated the Lunar New Year – and the start of the Year of the Snake – the first weekend of February. Hundreds of people crowded the center at 333 South Federal Boulevard to watch parades with the Shaolin Hung Mei Kung Fu, as well as the Guiding Mountain Dragon & Lion Dance Association.
Chinese New Year attendees laughed when attacked by a dancing Chinese lion.
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The Year of the Snake is believed to bring out perceptiveness, intelligence and grace. In Chinese culture, the snake is often linked to the element of fire, which signifies passion, energy and transformation.
Here’s more of the weekend’s action:
A master ice carver put the finishing touches on an Ice sculpture of two wood snakes.
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A dancing lion.
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A traditional Chinese lion made its way down South Federal Boulevard.
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A celebration of all things Chinese, including famed film star Bruce Lee.
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Nuggets Mascot “Rocky” led the parade with a wood snake around his neck.
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Chinese lions posed with elected officials.
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A dancer in the parade.
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Fireworks lit the way for Lunar New Year celebration.
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Nuggets Mascot “Rocky” led the parade at the Far East Center.
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Chinese lions provided good luck and guidance for the Year of the Snake celebration.
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Out of my way!
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Celebrants at Lunar New Year party.
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Beautiful pageantry and traditional Chinese dance.
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The celebration lasted two days at the Far East Center.
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Traditional Chinese music played through a rare woodwind instrument.
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Digital 3-D printed Happy Buddha statues.
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The Year of the Snake should bring good luck.
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