I was chatting on Skype with a friend in one of the economic districts in China and he could hardly express the celebration.  A typical USA fireworks display multiplied a 1000 times, gunpowder smoke flowing into his apartment, very exciting to observe.

That looks great, really is unique and a good entrance to a community.

Great Photo..I think we have 15 days to re start on plans we made last month, something like a second chance and a couple of weeks to think about the New Year of the Rat in the Rain!!

Victoria's China Town

Deborah, Thank you for that great shot, it reminds me of the one they have in San Francisco!  I know I am an optimist but I believe we're ALL going to have a great year!!  Happy Chinese New Year to you!

Hi Mike, wow, those celebrations must really be something!  I have always wanted to see a Parade Dragon undulating between the parade crowd, it must be quite a sight!

Hi Chris, thanks, it's really spectacular!

Hi Fred, wow that gate is beautiful!  It's really amazing how much drama, and sense of making an entrance into another world these gates give...such a cool experience!

Hi Carol, thanks!  Your post inspired me to make some changes going into the New Year, I even stayed up until midnight and opened my front door (which faces east) to welcome in the New Year!

Deb. How beautiful the gat is! I have visited china town in Seattle several times. Time for me to come back for a visit.

This is beautiful Deborah! I've visited such gates in Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary and Edmonton China Towns. When I am next in Seattle I will have to remember this. I so love your Seattle beighborhood posts!

Gong Xi Fa Cai!

This new gate is really beautiful. I hope the others to match it are built also.  What a great addition to Chinatown and city.