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Meet the students behind UCLA's lion dance troupe
California Live correspondent Angela Sun is in Westwood to meet members of UCLA’s renowned ‘ACA Lion Dance,’ ahead of the Lunar New Year. Learn about the origins of the traditional lion dance and why it’s important during the upcoming holiday celebrations.
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The Lunar New Year of the Dragon flames colorful festivities across Asian nations and communities
Festivities in Taiwan on Saturday were marked by appearances by newly elected president Lai Ching-te and the speaker of the Legislature, Han Kuo-yu, who represents the opposition Nationalist Party that favors political unification with China. In her address, Tsai said Taiwan faced a continuing conflict between “freedom and democracy versus authoritarianism.” Taiwan, China and other areas saw highways clogged and...
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San Diegans get ready to celebrate Lunar New Year weekend
Dragon dancers and red envelopes are all pillars of Lunar New Year. In 2024, San Diegans are getting ready to celebrate the Year of the Dragon. NBC 7’s Brooke Martell reports.
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Celebrate Lunar New Year 2024 in San Diego County with these events
Asian American communities around the U.S., including here in San Diego, will ring in the Lunar New Year on Feb. 10 with community carnivals, family gatherings, parades, traditional food, fireworks and other festivities.
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Learn about Lunar New Year & the tradition behind those red envelopes
California Live’s Jobeth Devera visits a local shop in San Francisco’s Chinatown ahead of Lunar New Year. Learn about the year of the dragon, plus the significance behind red envelopes, what goes inside them & why.
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San Francisco flower market celebrates ahead of Lunar New Year
The Chinese New Year Flower Market was in full bloom in San Francisco Saturday, a week ahead of Lunar New Year.
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U.S. Postal Service introduces its newest stamp ahead of Lunar New Year
The Postal Service unveiled its Lunar New Year: Year of the Dragon Forever stamp during a ceremony in Seattle’s historic Chinatown district last week.
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Previewing LA's Chinatown Firecracker Run
Celebrating 45 years, the L.A. Chinatown Firecracker is one of the largest and oldest running races in the U.S. Its upcoming Lunar New Year run, walk, cycling, and dog walk events will be held over the weekend of February 18-19, 2023, at the historic Los Angeles Chinatown Plaza. California Live’s Angela Sun gets a preview of all the festivities on...
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Year of the Cat Represents Peace as Local Community Continues to Mourn Mass Shooting Victims
Mira Mesa Community Park was beaming with celebration and pride as the Vietnamese community welcomed the new year Friday.
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San Diego Police Ramp Up Patrols at Lunar New Year Celebrations
People at the House of China event in Balboa Park say they welcome the additional security, NBC 7’s Kelvin Henry reports.
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Lunar New Year Celebrations Continue in San Diego in Wake of LA Mass Shooting
For a few minutes Sunday morning, Su Nguyen was unsure if the City Heights Lunar New Year Festival should continue as planned.
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Lunar New Year Celebrations Continue in San Diego in Wake of LA Mass Shooting
Some attendees were angry, but told NBC 7’s Amber Frias that it was also the reason they didn’t shy away from the event.
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San Diego Police Ramp Up Patrols at Lunar New Year Celebrations
The San Diego Police Department plans to increase officer presence at local Lunar New Year celebrations Sunday in the wake of Saturday night’s mass shooting at a ballroom dance studio in Monterey Park.
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Celebrate Lunar New Year 2023 in San Diego County With These Events
Lunar New Year Celebrations are taking place all over San Diego County. Whether it’s your first time or one in many, don’t hesitate to take part in welcoming the Year of the Rabbit. May yours be filled with wealth and prosperity!
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China Celebrates Lunar New Year With Most COVID Rules Lifted
The Lunar New Year is the most important annual holiday in China. Each year is named after one of the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac in a repeating cycle, with this year being the Year of the Rabbit.
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At Lunar New Year, Desserts Can Be Customary Or ‘Cute-Ified'
Unlike Thanksgiving, when pie is a given in many households, desserts and confections celebrating the Lunar New Year are as varied as the Asian diasporas around the world that celebrate it.
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How to Celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year
Entrepreneur and Lifestyle Expert Crystal Ung shows California Live’s Danielle Nottingham the dos and don’ts of celebrating Chinese New Year in style. Find out what to wear, what to eat, and where to shop for the Year of the Rabbit!
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Lunar New Year Treats
Happy Lunar New Year! California Live contributor Blanche Shaheen visits a popular bakery to learn all about some delicious traditional desserts.
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Don't Argue, Eat Lots of Fish: How to Celebrate the Lunar New Year
What is the Lunar New Year and who celebrates it? What do you say, eat or do? Experts explain traditions and give tips on welcoming the new year.