Queens celebrates Year of the Rabbit
Photos by Walter Karling
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2023 is the “Year of the Rabbit,” and the rabbit theme was seen throughout the parade.
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In Chinese culture, red and yellow are among the luckiest colors.
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At the parade: NYS Senator Toby Ann Stavisky, Assemblywoman Nily Rozic, NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, Councilwoman Sandra Ung.
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View East along 39th Avenue.
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Traditional lions entertained the spectators.
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No one messes with Zi Xuan Shu!
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Colorfully-clad costumed marchers.
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The yellow dragon displayed his teeth to the throngs of spectators.