MENDOCINO Co., 2/23/18 — The year of the dog is underway, and to celebrate Chinese New Year, the Instilling Goodness Elementary and Developing Virtue Schools held a celebration on February 17 at Alex Thomas Plaza in downtown Ukiah. In addition to performances including taiko drumming and the school orchestra, tables were set up to share traditional crafts and refreshments with visitors, including constructing Chinese paper lanterns and drinking boba tea. The Mendocino Voice took some video and photos during the event to share with those who couldn’t make it. Enjoy!

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Taiko drumming was part of the performances.
Boba tea and other traditional treats were available to taste.
Chinese yoyos were on hand to play with during the celebration.
One of the dragons displayed during the celebration.
Crafting paper lanterns was one of the activities for visitors during the New Year's celebration.

Taiko Drumming Performance

Orchestra Performance

Kate B. Maxwell, publisher@mendovoice.com.

 

Kate Maxwell is the publisher and a founder of The Mendocino Voice. She lives inland but goes to the ocean as much as possible.

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