Lunar New Year celebrations begin

By News Staff

Posted January 23, 2012 7:53 pm.

This article is more than 5 years old.

Chinese, Koreans and Vietnamese people are welcoming the year of the dragon Monday, with celebrations including food, family and fireworks.

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