ChineseNewYearHatYai
09 FEBRUARY 2014 - HAT YAI, SONGKHLA, THAILAND: A lion dance troupe performs during Lunar New Year in the Tong Sia Siang Tueng temple in Hat Yai. Hat Yai was originally settled by Chinese immigrants and still has a large ethnic Chinese population. Chinese holidays, especially Lunar New Year (Tet) and the Vegetarian Festival are important citywide holidays. Lion and dragon dances are popular during Lunar New Year festivities because they are believed to chase away the lingering malevolent spirits and provide to prosperity and good fortune. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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