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There are family noodle bars and fancy places to eat. Many give a true taste of China. People in Chinatown celebrate Chinese New Year in a big way. They value the older people in their families. Children get red envelopes with new dollar bills. At midnight, firecrackers are set off to greet the New Year. The party ends with a big parade. It is filled with floats and people in costume. There are bands and dancers, too. The last thing in the parade is a huge dragon that seems to dance. It’s a time of hope for a bright New Year. Chinatown is a community full of life. It is filled with shops, places to eat, art galleries, and museums. Many people visit it because it gives such an interesting look at Chinese ways of doing things. And many people know Chinatown as their home.

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