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Chinese New Year Celebrations

Many cities have terrific Chinese New Year celebrations, and Lunar New Year and Lantern Festivals. Find parades, lion dances, more.(approx. Jan. 30 to Feb. 15 2003.) Other sites below explain Chinese New Year traditions. Are you a child of the Year of the Dragon? The Ram? Scroll down the page to find out.

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Chinese New Year Celebrations
Events in major cities: Chinese New Year celebrations, Lunar New Year, Lantern Festivals; parades, lion dances and lots of colorful festivities.

The Chnese New Year Season
The Chinese New Year season lasts an entire month: read about traditions at About's Chinese Cuisine site.

Chinese New Years Traditions
Information about many aspects of Chinese New Year, at About's China Online site.

Chinese New Year: History and More
All aspects of Chinese New Year: history, background about current year, try a virtual fortune cookie, send a Chinese New Year card.

Gong Xi Fa Cai! -Chinese New Year
About's guide for Asia for Visitors tells about the customs for Chinese New Year.

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