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Chinese New Year celebration next weekend in Chamblee

By April Hunt
Jan 27, 2013

A traditional Chinese Lunar New Year celebration will be held in Chamblee next weekend for anyone interested.

The Year of the Snake festival, also known as the Year of the Little Dragon, will feature a dragon dance, drum and dance performances, fireworks, arts and crafts and food.

All events will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Feb. 9 and 10 at the Cultural Center at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Offices at 5377 New Peachtree Road in Chamblee.

Admission is $5 and includes a $2 vendor coupon. For more information, call the cultural center at 770-451-4456.

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