Monday, February 14, 2011

Chinese New Year



We all know that once a year there is a new year but one other new year celebration also takes place. I am talking about the Chinese New Year, with events and activities all around Vancouver celebrating the year of the rabbit. According to the Chinese zodiac the year of the rabbit will calm down after the ferocious year of the tiger, and all of those born in the year of the rabbit (grade sixes) will have good luck and good fortune for all of 2011. One of the many activities in Vancouver were the fireworks that take place in the beginning and the end of Chinese New Year. The activities that have been taking place include the Chinese New Year parade that was on February 6 and the Lunar Fest, which is taking place from February 3-13. The Lunar Fest has many dazzling fish lit with lights to make it look like you are underwater. There is also instructions on how to make your own rabbit lantern to celebrate the year of the rabbit. For extra good luck this year, go to Chinatown and get red Chinese money envelopes containing Chinese money. Gung Hay Fat Choy (Happy Chinese New Year)


By Natasha

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