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Chinatown Manhattan New York firecracker ceremony

By Eileen Hsu

Real Estate Agent with Douglas Elliman Real Estate

January 17, 2012 06:31 AM

2012: Year of the Dragon-Chinatown Manhattan New York firecracker ceremony.

Traditionally, the Chinese believes firecrackers brings good fortune, and luck, the loud explosive pops will scare off the evil and bad spirit. Every year, Chinatown in Manhattan New York have firecracker ceremony to celebrate the new year.

This year, Monday, January 23 from 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. in Roosevelt Park between Grand & Hester Streets, there will be the firecracker ceremony, be sure to visit if you want to be a part of the festivity.

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Morgan Evans

Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Manhattan, NY

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Chinatown firecracker ceremony is fun to visit, probably need a set of earplugs!

Jan 17, 2012 07:43 AM

Will Nesbitt

Nesbitt Realty at Condo Alexandria - Alexandria, VA

Nesbitt Realty is a family-run brokerage.

Very cool post Eileen, I had no idea 2012 was the year of the dragon, I noticed chinese decorations at my local mall and had chinese decorations and was wondering what it was about

Jan 17, 2012 09:08 AM

Endre Barath, Jr.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA

Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Eileen what a great video, hope you will have fun at the Firecracker Ceremony and post some great vivid pictures!

Jan 17, 2012 02:05 PM

John Cannata

214-728-0449 http://TexasLoanGuy.com - Frisco, TX

Texas Home Mortgage - Purchase or Refinance

I believe the loud noise scares off evil also. :-) Have fun!

Jan 19, 2012 02:52 AM

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