Monday, February 12, 2007
Lunar New Year
The year of the pig ensues Sunday, Feb. 18. This is one of AG's personal favorites. Last year's (unpublished) note:
A winter day lost its chill for a group of people gathered in front of Tongnan Fa Restaurant Supplies in Chamblee, as they watched two pairs of acrobatic dancers robed in flashy lion costumes leaping and dancing to a loud, thumping drum. No subwoofers here; the bass beat is part of the show put on by a local dance troupe for Lunar New Year.
Dances are only the loudest and most obvious part of Lunar New Year Celebrations, which is always in January or February, at the first new moon after winter solstice. This most important holiday in East Asia is celebrated in diaspora outposts throughout the world like Atlanta, and a festive atmosphere permeates Buford Highway a month before the biggest day.
(partial) lists of events:
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The year of the pig ensues Sunday, Feb. 18. This is one of AG's personal favorites. Last year's (unpublished) note:A winter day lost its chill for a group of people gathered in front of Tongnan Fa Restaurant Supplies in Chamblee, as they watched two pairs of acrobatic dancers robed in flashy lion costumes leaping and dancing to a loud, thumping drum. No subwoofers here; the bass beat is part of the show put on by a local dance troupe for Lunar New Year.
Dances are only the loudest and most obvious part of Lunar New Year Celebrations, which is always in January or February, at the first new moon after winter solstice. This most important holiday in East Asia is celebrated in diaspora outposts throughout the world like Atlanta, and a festive atmosphere permeates Buford Highway a month before the biggest day.
(partial) lists of events:
- Tet in Norcross
To the right is a picture of last year's Tet gala. Notice that yellow and red flag in the background? Here's a Google search to explain.
- Chinese New Year Celebration at Chinese Cultural Center
This is the biggest event; they should have stuff (dances, performances, demonstrations) open to the public all day on the 17th and 18th. But alas, AG doesn't yet find any link better than the one posted by the neighboring Chinatown shopping center. The Chinese Cultural Center is run by the Taiwan Economic and Cultural office of Atlanta. It is located at 5377 New Peachtree Road, Chamblee.
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And finally, in the speculation section today, the ABC says Azim Premji is considering Atlanta for a Wipro software development center. Texas, Virginia and Idaho are also in the running.
