The Chinese Lunar New Year is the most important traditional holiday of the Chinese people, where family members celebrate the achievements of the past year and look forward to the new year. In Los Angeles, CA dozens of celebratory events are taking place for the Spring Festival.
In places such as Beverly Hills, Disneyland, Universal Studios, and South Coast Plaza, spectacular performances not only share the festivities, but also the colorful traditional Chinese culture and the natural and social landscape of the contemporary China. Such celebratory events help add to the dynamics of the diverse culture of Los Angeles and strengthen the understanding and friendship between the people of U.S. and China.
At South Coast Plaza, a display of beautiful lanterns and good fortune orange trees decorated a carpented area.
More hanging lanterns could be seen at Bloomingdales lending to an exciting and festive atmosphere. I am most curious how they were able to hang up that Red Envelope Tree! Quite impressive!
You would not believe how long it took me to take these pictures of the Year of the Monkey Zodiac. Crowds of people at Bloomingdales were gathering around to read about their zodiac sign and fortune. Lots of people also snapped pictures of themselves pointing to their zodiac sign.
Can you find your zodiac sign?
All of the shop windows at South Coast Plaza had a Happy Chinese New Year sign. Here's one sign.
Here's another sign!
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