Disneyland celebrates Chinese Lunar New Year with dynamic cultural activities
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Disneyland celebrates Chinese Lunar New Year with dynamic cultural activities
File photo taken on Jan 17, 2020 shows characters of Disney greet visitors during the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations at Disney's California Adventure Park in Anaheim, the United States. [Photo/Xinhua]
LOS ANGELES - Disney's California Adventure Park kicked off celebrations of the Year of the Tiger Friday, featuring a string of Chinese culturally-themed performances, art shows, lantern decorations and Asian-inspired dishes.
Visitors from around the world joined the special celebrations which run from Jan. 21 through Feb. 13, immersed in a festival atmosphere and sharing wishes for good health, luck and prosperity throughout the year ahead.
The 2022 Chinese Lunar New Year falls on Feb 1. It is based on a 12-year Zodiac cycle of characters, with 2022 being the Year of the Tiger.
The colorful Chinese Lunar New Year theme has turned the park into a sea of red and gold -- the Chinese New Year's traditional colors -- and a wonderland of festive Asian holiday cheer.
This year's Lunar New Year celebrations highlighted a new float for China's legendary warrior character Mulan, accompanied by traditional Chinese drummers performing powerful rhythms.
Undated photo shows the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations at Disney's California Adventure Park in Anaheim, the United States. [Photo/Xinhua]
Decorated in red and gold to symbolize good fortune and happiness, the float features bright bunches of red firecrackers that hang together with golden tassels, and delicate red and gold lanterns come aglow for after-sunset performances.
During the procession, Mulan and her wisecracking dragon friend Mushu were surrounded by performers bringing cultural artistry and dance to life.
Disney characters, including Tigger, Mulan and Mushu, Mickey and Minnie, and the Three Little Pigs, all dressed in Chinese festive attire, and greeted visitors.
San Francisco-based musical group Melody of China performed a fusion of Chinese folk, classical and contemporary instrumentals.
During Disney's Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations, park visitors could enjoy traditional Asian fare, like Shrimp Fried Rice, Char Siu Pork Bao, and many others.
They are also invited to try Chinese arts and crafts, such as Chinese calligraphy, and dragon's pearl coloring craft.
Undated photo shows the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations at Disney's California Adventure Park in Anaheim, the United States. [Photo/Xinhua]
"It is amazing to see Mulan float," Jailyn Mitchell, a local visitor, told Xinhua.
"I love Chinese culture, and I like the different ways to celebrate it," said Mitchell, who has experienced Disney's Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations for several times.
Alexa Garcia, a Disneyland Resort spokesperson, told Xinhua the Lunar New Year celebrations have been a "fan favor" for a few years, showing diversified cultures and offering a lot of fun things for visitors to do, to see, and to taste.
People love to experience and engage in Chinese culture in different ways, she said.
Actors perform a dragon dance during the Lunar New Year celebrations at Disney's California Adventure Park in Anaheim, the United States, on Jan 21, 2022. [Photo/Xinua]
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A person dressed as the cartoon character Tigger performs for visitors during the Lunar New Year celebrations at Disney's California Adventure Park in Anaheim, California, the United States, on Jan 21, 2022. [Photo/Xinhua]
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Visitors pose for photos with the cartoon character Tigger during the Lunar New Year celebrations at Disney's California Adventure Park in Anaheim, the United States, on Jan 21, 2022. [Photo/Xinhua]
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A calligrapher shows a Chinese character to visitors during the Lunar New Year celebrations at Disney's California Adventure Park in Anaheim, California, the United States, on Jan 21, 2022. [Photo/Xinhua]
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It's good to see that Americans have the opportunity to see the colours and learn some of the culture of China that differs from the demonizing, hatred and blaming promoted by the American government and media.
My brother had been to China and he brought me back one of those things that says your name in the language.
February 1st. coming up quick.
Happy New Year Buzz... Haha
It's great to be able to celebrate multiple holidays and festivals here, the traditions, the special foods, etc.
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Although I could have deleted your comment because it's aimed at me personally, I decided to let it stand because it deserves a response.
The truth hurts, doesn't it. As Jack Nicholson said in A Few Good Men, "You can't handle the truth." I didn't criticize the American people or American corporations. my comment was aimed at your government and media who fucking well deserve that criticism, they EARNED it, and still do. I saw no reason to not point out the huge contrast between the good will shown by an American corporation, and the bad will shown by your government and media.
I don't criticize the Chinese people. My criticism of China is aimed at the Chinese government and their media puppets who damn well earned that criticism.
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That's really unusual. I rode on one once, and never wanted to again. I'm not that comfortable about heights. Roller coasters as well. You could have a second honeymoon in London, England and take a ride on the "Eye".