Text and photos: Constanza Mazzotti
Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations were held on February 4th near Courthouse Square on Broadway in downtown Redwood City.
The event was celebrated among children, youth and parents who accompanied the participants, where the main administrative, artistic and political figures of the city met.
And just as described in the fables of Aesop in the West and the Jade Emperor in the East, the fast and elusive rabbit was present at the inaugural event of the Chinese New Year, however, he had to do so quickly due to the rain that marked the colorful day.
The event started at 11:00 am with the participation of the Shaolin Cultural Center as well as various participating organizations such as Sing Tao Entertainment, California Kung Fu and Tai Chi, Orion Mandarin Immersion, Playthrive School, Taiko Soba, Happy Social Dance Association and Rising Phoenix Lion Dance.
At the celebration, members of the Redwood City community gathered to enjoy the