A celebration of the Chinese New Year was held at The City Library in Salt Lake City on Saturday, February 11, 2012. The festivities included a traditional Lion Dance, music and dance performances, arts and crafts and a Chinese acupuncture instruction.
Laura Seitz, Deseret News
SALT LAKE CITY — The City Library celebrated the Chinese New Year at the Main Library Saturday afternoon.
This year celebrates the Year of the Dragon. In the Chinese zodiac, the dragon symbolizes character traits such as being innovative, self-assured and brave.
The festivities included a traditional Lion Dance, music and dance performances, arts and crafts and even a Chinese acupuncture instruction.
The Lion Dance is always a big attraction. The colorful dance with elaborate costumes, symbolizes ushering in good luck and fortune and casting out bad spirits.
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