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Nice shot of some of yesterday's New Year festivities in Chinatown. The composition is interesting. We like the spherical paper lanterns and street lamps, and the fact that we can see some people along with the building in the frame. Photo by vICtoR_iN_BoSToN. more ›

Today Bostonist celebrates the Chinese New Year with this capture by Lady-bug. What isn't to love about this picture? It has brightly colored flags, Wahlum members,and dragons. Dragons! more ›

This past weekend, Chinatown was abuzz with preparations for Chinese New Year, which begins today. Tables were set up on the sidewalks, selling flowers and paper lanterns, the line to get into Eastern Live Poultry was down the block, and large family groups were grabbing tables at the Gourmet Dumpling House. more ›

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    --Are you freaking out over the fact that the St. Patrick's Day parade falls on the same day as Palm Sunday, March 16? 'Cause the press sure seems to be making a fuss. [Boston Herald, Boston Globe] more ›

    Harvard Square is celebrating the Year of the Rat with a Lion Dance Parade. Perhaps even more meaningful for some Cambridge residents, the Hong Kong (yay scorpion bowl!) is holding an open house in honor of its 54th anniversary. But be aware that they are having a craft party, not a scorpion bowl party. 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, free. more ›

    We don't know about you, but it's been friggin warm out there. Well, not for some of you. It seems as though places that are supposed to be cold are warm and places that are supposed to be warm are cold. Or maybe that's just us. Either way, it's just confusing. Austinist said goodbye to their co-editor (sell-out) and played rumor monger on the SXSW lineup. And when dozens of dead birds littered downtown... more ›

    The Lunar New Year is upon us. Outside the rain that’s been falling all day is starting to turn into ice (prediction is for some snow by the morning). To celebrate the year of the rooster Bostonist is preparing some Jiaozi at home due to the weather. Jiaozi is a traditional food eaten on the Chinese New Year. Jiaozi are boiled dumplings, a boiled version of potstickers and symbolize family reunion, so make them with others. more ›

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