New york welcomes Dragon year

Updated On Jan 30, 2012 02:48 pm IST
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Members of a Beijing dance troupe perform during the Chinese Lunar New Year parade in Chinatown in New York, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012. The parade marks the Year of the Dragon, which is the luckiest year on the lunar calendar. In ancient times the dragon was a symbol reserved for the Chinese emperor. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jan 30, 2012 02:48 pm IST

Members of a Beijing dance troupe perform during the Chinese Lunar New Year parade in Chinatown in New York, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012. The parade marks the Year of the Dragon, which is the luckiest year on the lunar calendar. In ancient times the dragon was a symbol reserved for the Chinese emperor. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

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Revellers attend the Chinese New Year parade at Chinatown in New York. (REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Revellers attend the Chinese New Year parade at Chinatown in New York. (REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz)

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Revellers attend the Chinese New Year parade at Chinatown in New York. (REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Revellers attend the Chinese New Year parade at Chinatown in New York. (REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz)

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A reveller attends the Chinese New Year parade at Chinatown in New York. (REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A reveller attends the Chinese New Year parade at Chinatown in New York. (REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz)

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New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly (R) attends a Chinese New Year parade next to a NYPD police officer at Chinatown in New York. (REUTERS/Eduardo) Munoz) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly (R) attends a Chinese New Year parade next to a NYPD police officer at Chinatown in New York. (REUTERS/Eduardo) Munoz)

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People attend a Chinese New Year parade at Chinatown in New York. (REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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People attend a Chinese New Year parade at Chinatown in New York. (REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz)

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People attend a Chinese New Year parade at Chinatown in New York. The Lunar New Year began on January 23 and marked the start of the Year of the Dragon, according to the Chinese zodiac. (REUTERS/Eduardo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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People attend a Chinese New Year parade at Chinatown in New York. The Lunar New Year began on January 23 and marked the start of the Year of the Dragon, according to the Chinese zodiac. (REUTERS/Eduardo)

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People attend a Chinese New Year parade at Chinatown in New York. (REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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People attend a Chinese New Year parade at Chinatown in New York. (REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz)

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Revellers pose for a picture after attending a Chinese New Year parade at Chinatown in New York. (REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Revellers pose for a picture after attending a Chinese New Year parade at Chinatown in New York. (REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz)

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