San Francisco Chinatown prepares for year of snake

Happy Year of the Snake! SF Chinatown kicks off Chinese New Year with a bang
Spectators from across the Bay Area gathered in San Francisco Chinatown to witness the start of the 15-day Lunar New Year celebrations, which featured cultural performances, lion dances, and the tradition of dotting the lion's eyes to awaken good fortune.
San Francisco leaders kick off Lunar New Year celebrations with a bang in Chinatown
This year’s Lunar New Year kicked off with a bang in San Francisco’s Chinatown on Wednesday as 10,000 firecrackers were set off on Kearny Street. Hundreds of spectators packed Portsmouth Square, with many pushing to the front or standing on a park bench to catch a glimpse of the performances and speeches before the lighting
San Francisco Chinatown prepares for year of the snake
San Francisco - Preparations were underway on Tuesday in San Francisco Chinatown to celebrate the year of the snake. The sound of fireworks was continuous. This holiday is the most important in Chinese culture. The celebration centers around family, food and good fortune.
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San Francisco Chinatown celebrates Chinese New Year of the snake
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San Francisco Chinatown holds multiple Chinese New Year celebrations
San Francisco Chinatown celebrates the most important holiday for the Chinese community: Lunar New Year.
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116-year-old Chinese restaurant in San Francisco closing indefinitely
An historic Chinese restaurant in San Francisco that first opened its doors 116 years ago may have closed for good.
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