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Lion And Dragon Dancers Impress At Ukiah's Chinese New Year Celebration

February fifth was the beginning of the lunar new year, a fifteen day festival celebrated all over Asia  and in Asian communities abroad. Though regional customs vary, many celebrations involve fireworks, food, and family get-togethers. Every year Developing Virtue Secondary School, in Talmage, puts on a Chinese new year celebration featuring their Chinese orchestra, drummers, and their award winning lion dancers.