'It is very special for us to hold this event and provide our community members with a place they can celebrate,” Jin Chen said.
And while according to the Gregorian calendar, the year is 2023, according to the Chinese Lunisolar calendar, the year is 4720, the Year of the Rabbit.
The festival has traditional Chinese food imported by local restaurants, Chinese performances, shopping and a carnival area that features Chinese games. Year of the Rabbit is just one of the 12 Zodiac signs that are celebrated on Chinese New Year’s. In Chinese culture, the rabbit is the symbol of longevity, peace and prosperity.
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