Celebrate the Year of the Tiger in DC
No, I’m not talking about the latest Tiger Woods apology or another of Wood’s mistresses coming forward, but about the annual Chinese Lunar new year celebration and parade in Washington, DC.
Chinese new year, being the year 4708 and the year of the tiger, was celebrated on February 14th, with the parade happening this weekend. Chinese Lunar new years is considered the most important of all Chinese holidays.
According to folklore, people born this year, or in any year of the tiger, are physically...
February 19th, 2010 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Chinatown, Events, featuredarticle, new year, parades
Happy New Year from Phoenix!
... Max Ehrmann is about attaining happiness in life. I hope that 2010 brings you all that you desire and happiness for you and your loved ones. Happy new year!
Phoenix at Sunrise
Desiderata
Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant, they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons,...
January 1st, 2010 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Desiderata, new year, Phoenix
How to ring in the New Year in Honolulu
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A new decade is upon us! If you’re in Honolulu and searching for the perfect way to ring in the new year, look no further than these joyous events and festivities. Whether you want to eat, dance or party, Honolulu’s the place to be tonight!
FOOD:
Alan Wong’s new year’s Eve Dinner offers a tasting of five delectable appetizers along with lamb Wellington, butter-poached lobster and more. There’s no a la carte menu available tonight, so eat up! 1857 S....
December 31st, 2009 | byun | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: 2010, Hawaii, honolulu, new year, nightlife
Saying Goodbye to 2009, Looking Forward to 2010
... that, will we look at 2009 with some measure of warmth.
And on to 2010 we’ll go, with its own set of joys and challenges. I am excited for the new year, as I am with every new leaf that’s turned. Who knows what this year will bring?
I, for one, choose to believe that good things will come. The good from the past will endure through the changing of the year, and pleasant surprises will be among the new.
We may or may not see Pacquiao fight Mayweather, but whatever happens, whoever his next opponent...
December 31st, 2009 | Maricar | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: 2010, new year, Philippines
Six Ways to Get High in Auckland This New Year
... a few winks away, resolutions are being made and firmed up. For both visitors and locals, here’s a list of things that will help start the new year in Auckland with a bang and do things you never have before:
SkyJump at the Sky Tower in Auckland
1) SkyWalk – Suspended high up at 192 metres is the 1.2-metre wide ledge that encircles the widest part of Sky Tower, corner Victoria and Federal Streets in Auckland City Central. Just step out on the ledge and walk the perimeter of the Sky...
December 26th, 2009 | theaucklandguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: balloon safari, bridge climb, bungy, new year, new year's resolutions, sky jump, sky walk
A Christmas Fair in St. Petersburg
The Ostrovsky square has been turned into a great Christmas space with a new year’s tree, many shops, games and illumination. 70 little houses resemble the Christmas squares of the European cities, each house is selling both Christmas and new year -related and non-related items and prepares many dilicious dishes of the traditional Russian cousine. The space is limited by erected walls with an arch as an entrance.
There is also a skating-rink with a price for services below the city’s...
December 15th, 2009 | Ivan Stupachenko | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: festival, new year
Devine Chinese Dance
Hundreds of dancers, performers and musicians bring the cultural beauty, dance, sounds and color of China to Washington, DC. As part of a global tour, Devine Performing Arts 2009 has entertained over 600,000 attendees in over 60 cities.
Enjoy Chinese classical dance, big drums, singers, performers, and stunning costumes that are effectively blend with elegant choreography, all to create graceful performance and dance routines.
Accompanied by a live orchestra, some playing traditional Chinese...
February 4th, 2009 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: chinese, new year, Performing Arts - Theater & Dance, The Arts, Washington DC
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