About the Book
Chinese New Year is an important
traditional Chinese holiday based on the lunar calendar. The lunar calendar associates each year with a zodiac animal. 2014 is the Year of the Horse. Celebrations typically last two weeks and include visiting relatives,
watching the lion dance festival, and giving of red envelopes. Food plays a major role in the festivities and has many symbolic meanings such as: fertility, good luck, prosperity, and health. This book is a compilation of photos from this year’s Chinese New Year. It is meant to document the fun-filled and unique festivities in New York City’s Chinatown.
traditional Chinese holiday based on the lunar calendar. The lunar calendar associates each year with a zodiac animal. 2014 is the Year of the Horse. Celebrations typically last two weeks and include visiting relatives,
watching the lion dance festival, and giving of red envelopes. Food plays a major role in the festivities and has many symbolic meanings such as: fertility, good luck, prosperity, and health. This book is a compilation of photos from this year’s Chinese New Year. It is meant to document the fun-filled and unique festivities in New York City’s Chinatown.
Features & Details
- Primary Category: Arts & Photography Books
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Project Option: Large Format Landscape, 13×11 in, 33×28 cm
# of Pages: 22 - Publish Date: May 02, 2014
- Language English
- Keywords Chinese New Year
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