Chinese New Year begins on February 10 this year, the Year of the Snake, and is an opportunity to celebrate some lively traditions, like giving red undies to your loved ones… or yourself! In Chinese tradition, red is one of the luckiest colors and it is believed to ward off danger and evil lurking in the New Year. Chinese New Year is equivalent in importance to our Christmas celebrations. In addition to dances and firecrackers, families spend time together giving gifts and feasting. If you want a spectacular and singular experience, go to the 14th Annual Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade in Chinatown on Sunday February 17. It begins on Mott Street and winds its way up and down the streets of Chinatown from 11:30am to 4pm. More than 5000 people are expected to participate! For what to wear to the Parade, we marched straight to Bloomingdale’s and chose a spicy look that incorporated the color red, asian-inspired prints, and snakeskin, in honor of the Year of the Snake. For more information about the Chinese New Year, go to NYCGO.COM, the Official Guide to NYC.
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