It’s officially the year of the rabbit! This weekend people from all over the region came together in the International District to celebrate the arrival of the new year. There was tasty food, traditional costume contests and colorful dragon dances for all. A true feast for the eyes, body and spirit.Photos by Catherine Anstett.Published on January 31, 2011
A couple more contest participants.
A rabbit leads the children’s costume parade.
And a little more cuteness.
More cuteness.
Costume contest participant.
A martial arts instructor gives encouragement.
Meet your New Year!
More of the Filipino Youth Activities Drill Team.
Assunta Ng, longtime publisher of NW Asian Weekly and Chinese Post, which sponsored the childrens parade and costume contest.
Martial arts demonstration.
A fearsome dragon.
Welcome to Seattle’s Chinatown International District, home to the annual Lunar New Year Festival.
Some contestants were more willing than others.
Lessons in calligraphy.
Outdoor activities included Taiko drumming.
Smiles abound.
The amazing Filipino Youth Activities Drill Team.
Lessons in origami.
Dragon dancers.
Contestants locked in a fierce battle of the cuteness.
Baby dragons were also in attendance.
A dragon dance.
Everyone loves a rabbit balloon animal.
Even the bunnies got dressed up to welcome the year of the rabbit.
