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Lunar New Year Celebration

Posted on January 30, 2012 by ThatKellieGirl

The Two Dragons

ThatKellieGirl celebrated the Chinese New Year in Chinatown yesterday. There was a parade (ThatKellieGirl loves a parade ), a traditional Dragon Dance and Lion Dance as well as an awesome fire cracker display. There also were DC high school marching bands, beauty queens and elected officials to bring in the New Year. The Chinese consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA), an umbrella organization representing thirty Chinese-American organizations throughout the Greater Washington area, hosted the event. Check out my pics below. Enjoy!

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Freedom Friday: The Fall Edition

Posted on September 23, 2011 by ThatKellieGirl

Hey Good Folks!

TGIF.

Today is the official first day of fall! As much as I love summer, I am not sad to see the hot and humid temperatures leave. I am looking forward to the cool temperatures, the warm clothing, the hats, the scarves, the boots (I love my boots!), the beautiful colored leaves, the pumpkins patches and hay rides. I guess my midwest sensibilities are showing! So the season is just right for all of the fabulous festivals that are kicking off this weekend. There are some great events for everyone. You can start off with some political networking and socializing at the 2011 Annual Legislative Caucus for the Congress Black Caucus at the Washington Convention Center. If you can’t make it down there, you can watch parts of the conference on their webcast. You also can visit the free showcase exhibits to check out job opportunities, businesses and the author’s pavilion. There are also various receptions and parties throughout the city.

If you prefer to shed the suit and tie for the weekend, Kindred will be performing at the Birchmere on Sunday.

Make sure to stay safe out there. Enjoy!

Peace and Blessings, ThatKellieGirl

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Year of the Tiger

Posted on February 19, 2010 by ThatKellieGirl

Sunday, February 21st is Chinese New Year, which is celebrated each year with a parade in Chinatown. The event features the traditional Chinese Dragon Dance, Kung Fu demonstrations and live musical entertainment

@ Chinatown – on H Street, NW, between 6th and 8th

2 – 5 p.m., Giant Firecracker set off at 3:45 p.m.

This year, the celebration on Sunday expands to include the Chinatown Lunar New Year Festival

Programs and activities will include: live music and dance performances, traditional Chinese calligraphy, children’s crafts, face painting, tai chi and kung fu demonstrations, lion dancing, poetry readings, film screenings, art and photo exhibits, raffle prizes, New Year souvenirs, free giveaways, and much more.

@ Chinatown Community Cultural Center

616 H Street, NW

12 – 5 p.m.

That Kellie Girl

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