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China Gate Grand Opening to Celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year!

By Deborah Burns ~ Seattle Real Estate Agent

Real Estate Agent with Realty Executives -BRIO

February 07, 2008 09:20 AM

Today, February 7th, 2008, marks the Chinese Lunar New Year, Year of the Rat . There will be a celebration this Saturday, February 9th, 2008, , in the International District to welcome the New Year and to celebrate the Grand Opening of Seattle's New China Gate

China Gate, pre-Grand Opening

The New China Gate is a HUGE Red Gate that spans South King St, faces Fifth Avenue South and marks a Grand entry into the International District. The ceremonies for the China Gate begin at 10AM. The Lunar New Year Celebration in the International District begins at noon and continues until 6PM.

Time to celebrate the Year of the Rat...

Happy New Year!

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Mike Wilken

REMAX North Winds Realty - Shawano, WI

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.

Feb 07, 2008 09:43 AM

Chris Frantz

EDU Real Estate Group - Indianapolis, IN

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

Feb 07, 2008 10:37 AM

Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant

Retired BC Realtor - Victoria, BC

Accredited Real Estate Consultant

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

Feb 07, 2008 12:15 PM

Laura Cerrano

Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY

Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

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!

Feb 07, 2008 12:40 PM

Deborah Burns ~ Seattle Real Estate Agent

Realty Executives -BRIO - Seattle, WA

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!

Feb 08, 2008 04:16 PM

Christina Williams. REALTOR® TN property search & local insights

First Realty Company - Crossville, TN

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

Feb 09, 2008 03:49 AM

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Gabe Sheridan

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

Mar 16, 2008 10:42 AM

China Gate Grand Opening to Celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year!

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