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'YEAR OF THE HORSE' EVENTS
The year 2002is the 4699th Chinese year, the year of the horse, which Chinese astrologers predict will be a very lively year. Just imagine a high-spirited stallion, running at full gallop!Sure, January's been slow, but the lunar new year doesn't begin until Feb. 12, although Chinatown festivities start tomorrow with the annual "Night in Chinatown Festival and Parade."
Then get ready to grab the reins and hold on tight.
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TOMORROW
"Night in Chinatown Festival and Parade": Both sides of Maunakea Street will be lined with craft booths and Chinese, American, Hawaiian, Cambodian, Laotian, Japanese and Vietnamese food booths, from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. tomorrow. Entertainment stages will be set up at Maunakea and King streets, and Maunakea and Pauahi streets, with performances starting at 6:30 p.m. A parade begins at 4 p.m. at the State Capitol grounds, turns onto Hotel Street, and ends at River Street. The parade includes a 150-foot dragon, lion dance groups, martial arts teams, U.S. Marine Band, high school flag marching units, Stand Up for America team, ethnic heritage groups, Miss Chinatown Hawaii and her court, and more.Victoria Ward Centers: A Chinese lion dance begins at 9:30 a.m., at Ward Farmer's Market, Ward Gateway Center, Ward Warehouse, Ward Centre, Ward Village Shops, and the Ward Entertainment Center. Also, Year of the Horse trinkets will be available for sale, and there will be free make-and-take Chinese crafts for keiki sessions from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ward Warehouse's Ewa end.
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FEB. 9
Town Center of Mililani: A firecracker show begins at 11 a.m., with lion dance teams performing at 11:15 a.m. and martial arts demonstrations at noon. Enter to win li see (lucky money). Call 625-5233.Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center: Traditional lion dance and firecrackers will greet the horse year at 5 p.m. in the Fountain Courtyard. Call 922-2299.
FEB. 10
Vietnamese Tet Celebration: Folk dances, lion dances, cultural displays, food and music will be featured at Kapiolani Park Bandstand from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Call 523-3336.Foster Garden: There will be a Chinese lion dance, Chinese plant and herb display, good luck scrolls, Narcissus bulb carving and flower display, feng shui display and sale, Kwan fortune reading sticks, food booths and more, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $1. Call Nathan at 522-7063.
Windward Mall: A cultural festival will feature appearances by the 2002 Narcissus Court, a lion dance and demonstrations of watercolor painting on silk, calligraphy, paper cuttery and bamboo painting. Also, watch as the art of carving narcissus bulbs is demonstrated, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 235-1143.
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FEB. 16
Chinatown lion blessing: Lion groups will roam from store to store at Fort Street Mall and surrounding areas to extend New Year greetings and blessings to merchants, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
FEB. 23
Market City Shopping Center: Firecrackers and lion dance will help celebrants greet the lunar new year at 10 a.m. Following the ceremony, the lions will parade through the shopping center offering blessings to merchants and customers. Fortune cookies will also be distributed.
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THROUGH FEB. 19
"Chinatown Images": The Hawaii Watercolor Society presents work with Chinatown Themes at the ARTS at Mark's Garage, 1159 Nuuanu Ave. The gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays. Call 521-2903 for more information.
NEIGHBOR ISLAND
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel: Chinese lion dance, firecrackers, 5:45 p.m. Feb. 8. Also, a wide assortment of dim sum and potstickers, suckling pig, Kung Pao shrimp, and traditional gao for dessert. Dinner, $40 adults; and $18 children ages 5 to 12. Call 882-5810 for reservations.
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