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In pictures: Bright costumes, drum beats and energetic dragon dances mark Chinese New Year celebrations in Kolkata
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In pictures: Bright costumes, drum beats and energetic dragon dances mark Chinese New Year celebrations in Kolkata
From Tiretta Bazar and Bow Barracks in central part of city to Tangra in the east, members of Chinese community welcome Year of the Dragon in style
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Published 10.02.24, 07:39 PM
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Chinese youths beat traditional drums at Bow Barracks off Chittaranjan Avenue on Saturday to usher in the lunar year represented by the Dragon. It was preceded by the year of the Rabbit
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The Dragon (in picture from Tiretta Bazar), also known as Loong, is the fifth of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar
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The Dragon is considered as a ‘symbol of power, strength and good fortune’. Many Chinese families also consider that children born in the Year of the Dragon to be ‘especially auspicious’
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Clashing gongs and cymbals accompany the lively Dragon dance scene. Performing the Dragon dance and clashing the gong and drums is believed to chase away ghosts and evil spirits
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People welcomed the Chinese New Year with enthusiasm. They indulged in food and drinks and had a gala time with friends and family
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In the cacophony of dragon dances and wafting aroma of Chinese delicacies, Bow Barracks came alive
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Even as members of the Chinese community greeted each other on the street, the elderly were spotted peeking out of their windows above, not to miss out on the fun below
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A young lady at Bow Barracks shows off her skill in making the Dragon dance right from their window above the street
