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Chinese New Year Concert and Celebration
There are many ways to celebrate the Chinese New Year also known as the Lunar New Year. For example, communities across the world partake in fireworks, lion dances, duilian decorations, dragon dances, and much more. Many celebrating families gift money-filled red envelopes to one another, a gesture symbolic of good fortune. Meals are often a staple of these celebrations, and dishes such as Buddha’s delight and fish that symbolize surplus are served. While there are a variety of customs, and not all celebrations look alike, participants seem to agree on this one thing: Chinese New Year is a time to celebrate family.