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CHINESE NEW YEAR: Images From 2009 Parade

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

AND THE CROWN GOES TO: Miss Chinatown 2009

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

PARADE TIME! Get A Preview Of Some CNY Floats

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

Chinese New Year's Parade By Design

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

NEW YEAR FLORA: Botanical Bounty Of The Lunar New Year

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

CHINESE NEW YEAR: Images From New Dragon's Dedication Ceremony

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

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READY FOR THE OX: Students Perfect Their Skills

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

POWER AND GLORY: The Arts of China's Ming Dynasty

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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THE CHINESE OF CALIFORNIA: Struggle For A Community

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

ASIAN ROOTS: Society Sheds Light On Local Heritage

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 ››

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CHINESE AMERICANS: An S.F. Historical Society Gives Window Into Chinese Americans Past And Present

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Slideshow: The Chinese New Year's Parade Through The Years

Here, courtesy of the Chinese Historical Society of America, is a look at the Chinese New Year's Parade through the years. Full Story ››

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Road To Chinese New Year

Cathay Pacific Flies High At CNY Parade

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

Mercedes: Oliver Chin's Year Of The Ox For Kids

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

Southwest: Galileo High Dragon Boat Racers

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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