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Some Ways To Celebrate the Chinese New Year

Gung Hay Fat Choy!

To celebrate the Year of the Dragon, the White Crane Lion Dancers will be performing tonight at the Martinez Library, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Meanwhile, here are some apps that will help you usher in the Chinese New Year.Β 

Apple

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  • Happy Chinese New Year.Β This app provides a window of knowledge into Chinese New Year traditions and customs. It includes Chinese recipes and New Year greetings. The app is available in English and Chinese. Free.
  • Chinese Zodiac.Β A Chinese astrology app that converts your western birthday into your Chinese lunar birth date. Learn your fortune for 2012. $2.99. There is also aΒ free version.
  • Chinese New Year.Β Find information about the origins and ancient traditions of the Chinese New Year. Discover prophecies and the meaning of firecrackers. Free.

Android

  • Chinese New Year Plan.Β A calendar to plan out your schedule with a Chinese New Year’s theme. Free.

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