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    Celebrating 2012 Chinese New Year in Detroit

    By Marilisa Kinney Sachteleben | Yahoo! Contributor Network – Mon, Jan 23, 2012
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    Chinese New Year begins on January 23, 2012, and lasts for 15 days. Here are tips, ideas, and activities for families of all backgrounds to celebrate the 15-day Lunar New Year in and around Metro Detroit.

    Think "dragon"

    After the quieter 2011 Year of the Rabbit hiatus, it's time to ramp it up a little for 2012 Year of the Dragon. The dragon is represented by intensity, passion, and vitality. Getting to know the creature of mystery may take a little work, as the dragon is the only mythological creature on the Chinese zodiac. What's Your Sign offers tips on getting in touch with your inner dragon. China Page provides background on dragon lore in Chinese history. Draconian fills you on all things "lung" (Chinese for "dragon"). Kaboose has printable Chinese New Year crafts for kids.

    Make festive foods

    Dragons are always hungry, legend tells us. Freep food writers have been exploring various ceremonial foods in connection with the Chinese New Year celebration. Dumplings are associated with new year's luck and prosperity because they resemble silver pieces or gold ingots. Visit this link for dumpling recipes. Here are recipes for Dragon beans (long skinny green beans) and "Dragon of the Sea" (lobster) or mini sea dragons (shrimp).

    Celebrate

    The Association of Asian Americans in Detroit is hosting several Chinese New Year events, including an open house with dancing, cultural performances, and a Chinese luncheon. This event kicks off the lunar year on January 24 at 11 a.m. and will be held at the Detroit Service Center, 4750 Woodward Ave., Suite 211. The open house is free. On January 28, the ACA is hosting a 10-course Chinese banquet.with raffle, auction, and entertainment at 6 p.m. at the Golden Harvest restaurant (6880 E. 12 Mile, Warren). Tickets are $40 and must be purchased in advance.

    Enjoy a lantern festival

    The Chinese Community Center is hosting a festival at 11 a.m. on February 4. The event includes family activities, crafts, games, and a chance to purchase Chinese food. The event is free and will be held at the CCC at 32585 Concord, Madison Heights, Michigan.

    Explore Detroit Chinatown history

    Detroit had a small but thriving Chinese community on Third Street between Michigan and Howard. There is a historical mural and a few artifacts and buildings left, including Chung's Cantonese restaurant, says Lively Enclave. In 1976, Vincent Chin, who lived in Detroit's Chinatown, was murdered at a Highland Park, Michigan, strip club. This event spark the Asian American civil rights movement, says Ann Arbor.com.

    Enjoy special events for adopted Chinese children

    The Detroit Free Press recently reported that Chinese New Year is an important celebration for adoptive parents with children from China. Here is a Facebook page with special activities for families in Detroit and southeast Michigan who have adopted Chinese children.

     

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