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Year of the Snake : Happy Chinese New Year

 Happy Chinese New Year - the first day of the lunar year was last week, but with celebrations continuing  for at least two weeks, we had our family get together last night. We all look forward to the celebrations because they all mean something special to each of us
Chinese New Year = colourful Lion dances



 Chinese New Year = loud music and fun



 Chinese New Year = lucky red packets of money




 Chinese New Year = a special event and dressing up


Chinese New Year = yummy food and lots of it


Chinese New Year = family and friends celebrating together


All the best to my family and friends all over the world during  the Year of the Snake.
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  1. BluMoonFebruary 18, 2013 at 9:25 PM

    Happy New Year, looks like you are all having a wonderful time!
    My Tai Chi group is haveing a Chinese New Year dinner celebration too.
    Last year for the year of the dragon I made a special dragon necklace.
    Jackie

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