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It was dragons, lions, fireworks and fun at San Francisco's 2009 Chinese New Year Parade. Full Story ››
CHINESE NEW YEAR: The Parade's Fireworks Finale

The newly selected Miss Chinatown USA and her court were crowned at the annual Harrah's Coronation Ball Friday. The winners become goodwill ambassadors for the Chinese community throughout the new year. Full Story ››
MISS CHINATOWN 2009: Presented By Harrah's

Excited for the CNY Parade?! Get a sneak peak at some of the Chinese New Year Parade floats being constructed. Full Story ››
TAKE A PEAK: At Some Of The New Year Parade Floats

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Veteran flost designer Dave Thomas talks about changes for San Francisco's annual Chinese New Year's Parade. Full Story ››


Celebrate the Year of the Ox at the Conservatory of Flowers, where the botanical bounty of the Lunar New Year will be artfully arranged into a stunning display on view for two weeks only. Full Story ››
BLOOMING INTO THE NEW YEAR: Year Of The Ox Floral Display

San Francisco's Chinese community dedicated a new dragon over the weekend to lead this year's Chinese New Year Parade. Full Story ››
KTVU.com Chinese New Year Special Section


Students in the West Portal Elementary School's Chinese Immersion Program are preparing for one of the highlights of their year -- dancing around the Cathay Pacific float in the annual SF Chinese New Year Parade. Full Story ››
CELEBRATION: Students Get Ready For Chinese New Years Parade

For centuries, Ming porcelain vases have been regarded as the epitome of priceless beauty. Here's a slideshow look back at the show -- Power & Glory: Court Arts of China’s Ming Dynasty -- The Asian Art Museum hosted last fall. Full Story ››
PRESTIGIOUS HISTORY: Asian Art Museum's Ming Dynasty
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An exhibit featured by the Chinese History Museum and facilitated by The California Historical Society Gallery give a taste of the immigrant experience by telling the story through the voices of Californians of Chinese heritage. Full Story ››
BEING CHINESE IN CALIFORNIA: Exhibit Gives Chinese Perspective

With the annual Chinese New Years celebrations set to begin, San Franciscans once again reflect on the rich cultural heritage of the Chinese American community thanks to organizations like the Chinese Historical Society. Full Story ››
Get More Information About The The Chinese Historical Society of America.
CHINESE AMERICANS: An S.F. Historical Society Gives Window Into Chinese Americans Past And Present

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Here, courtesy of the Chinese Historical Society of America, is a look at the Chinese New Year's Parade through the years. Full Story ››
Visit The Chinese Historical Society of America To See The Entire Photo Collection

Road To Chinese New Year

Led by dancers from San Francisco’s West Portal School, Cathay Pacific’s float was a highlight of the annual Chinese New Year Parade. Full Story ››

Chinese New Year Memories

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Children's author Oliver Chin's book -- "Year of the Ox" -- brings the richness of Chinese heritage to children of all ages. Full Story ››


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While most high schools have your traditional football, basketball and baseball programs, San Francisco's Galileo High has given its athletic programs an international twist -- a dragon boat racing team. Full Story ››


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The SF Renegades have become among the best units in the annual parade. Full Story ››


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Contestants come from around the world to take part in the San Francisco's Miss Chinatown Pageant sponsored by Harrah's. Full Story ››


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Cathay Pacific is proud to provide to connect Bay Area residents to Asia. Full Story ››


Southwest: Marysville's Gold Rush Chinatown
Mercedes: Francis Wong's Heritage Rhythm