The Lunar New Year festivities at San Jose's Santana Row were colorful and vibrant, celebrating the Year of the Snake with various performances despite initial weather concerns. Attendees, including families like the Ong brothers from Malaysia, participated in tradition-rich activities such as family reunion dinners. The celebrations, which began on January 29 and last for about 15 days, feature cultural performances from various Asian backgrounds, emphasizing themes of prosperity and good fortune accompanied by lively lion dances and taiko drumming.
This year lunar New Year began Jan. 29. Celebrations last about 15 days and may include traditions from China, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea and other Asian countries.
Hundreds stood captivated before the stage, including college students Yaox Hern and Ken Ong from Malaysia. The brothers came to San Jose to see the show with their mother.
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