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Lunar New Year Celebration 2007

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Seattle Lunar New Year Celebration 2007 – Year of the Pig:
Lunar New Year (LNY) 2007 and the Year of the Pig are upon us. Seattle’s Lunar New Year Celebration 2007, organized by Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area (CIDBIA), will take place at the Union Station Great Hall on February 17th.
Lunar New Year 2007 Festivities in Seattle:
CIDBIA will put on Lunar New Year Celebration 2007 with first-class multicultural entertainment on the main stage including lively Lion and Dragon dances, rhythmical Japanese taiko drumming, colorful traditional Korean dance performances and more. The Great Hall will be filled with many booths featuring unique Asian-inspired arts & crafts, local businesses, and community organizations. Admission is free.

Union Station – Great Hall
401 South Jackson Street
Seattle, WA 98104
Lunar New Year at Wing Luke Asian Museum:
Seattle’s Wing Luke Asian Museum (4 blocks east on Jackson from Lunar New Year Celebration 2007) will celebrate Lunar New Year at the museum and kick-off our first free “Family Day at the Wing!” on February 17th from 1pm to 3pm. Wing Luke Asian Museum is a Friends of the Celebration sponsor for Lunar New Year Celebration 2007, and will have a booth at the LNY celebration as well.

More information:
Lunar New Year Celebration 2007 Entertainment Schedule:
Saturday, February 17th from 12pm to 6pm
  • 12:00pm – Mak Fai Kung Fu Club (lion & dragon dance / martial arts)
  • 12:15pm – Opening Welcome by Bank of America
  • 12:30pm – Daughters of China
  • 1:00pm – Hengda Dance Academy (Chinese youth dance)
  • 1:30pm – One World Taiko (Japanese taiko drumming)
  • 2:00pm – Korean Morningstar (traditional Korean dance and music)
  • 2:30pm – Chinese Community Girls Drill Team
  • 3:00pm – Melody Dance Troupe (Chinese youth dance)
  • 3:30pm – Washington Chinese Youth Orchestra
  • 4:00pm – Rhythms of India
  • 4:30pm – Filipino Youth Activities Drill Tream
  • 5:00pm – Aloha Island Treasures
  • 6:00pm – Event Closure
About CIDBIA:
The Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area (CIDBIA), a non-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation, organizes the annual Lunar New Year Celebration. Located in South Downtown Seattle, the CIDBIA represents the interests of the business and property owners of the Chinatown-International District. The CIDBIA’s mission is to promote economic vitality, to encourage responsible business development and to support continuous improvements in the quality of life within Seattle’s International District.

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