The Lunar New Yr celebrations continued Saturday with a competition in Downtown Brooklyn’s Albee Sq..
From the music to the standard lion dancing, New Yorkers actually bought into the spirit. Over 100 folks attended the occasion to ring within the Yr of the Rabbit whereas in addition they watched some enjoyable performances.
New York-based Choy Lay Fut Lion Dance Group carried out music and dances that bought the gang going.
“It feels superb. I personally have been doing this for over 30 years now. So much goes into the preparation and coaching for this, yr in, yr out. It is type of like another sport,” stated lion dancer Brian Chin.
New Yorkers of all ages watched in awe and appreciated the crew’s arduous work as they celebrated the Yr of the Rabbit.
“The Yr of the Rabbit symbolizes longevity, peace, and prosperity and most necessary factor is it symbolizes optimism and hope,” Chin defined.
Downtown Brooklyn Partnerships organized the occasion which can be held every year to deliver the Lunar New Yr to life — Brooklyn fashion.
Revelers additionally acquired conventional crimson envelopes with small prizes and a few even received reward playing cards to native Asian-owned eating places.
Coordinators stated it’s a pleasure to deliver everybody collectively and identified that the celebration was extra necessary now than ever, particularly after 11 folks have been killed whereas celebrating in Monterey Park, California.
The Lunar New Yr is well known for 16 days and can wrap up with a lantern competition on Feb. 5.
