Feb. 12 designated Lunar New Year Day in Renton

By Reporter Staff • February 22, 2024 1:30 am
Photos courtesy of the City of Renton. Lunar New Year is celebrated with dancing that includes Chinese lions, Buddha, drums, a gong and cymbals.
Photos courtesy of the City of Renton. Lunar New Year is celebrated with dancing that includes Chinese lions, Buddha, drums, a gong and cymbals.

Feb. 12 was designated Lunar New Year Day, and City Hall celebrated the holiday with food, lion dancing and a reception.

“2024 is the Year of the Dragon. Legend says this represents good fortune and luck in the year ahead. It is said the dragon has one requirement: to be kind and compassionate to one another before gifts of wealth and wisdom are distributed. I think that is the perfect message to remember this year,” said Mayor Armondo Pavone.

Photos courtesy of the City of Renton. Mayor Armondo Pavone meets face-to-face with a Chinese Lion dancer.

Photos courtesy of the City of Renton. Mayor Armondo Pavone meets face-to-face with a Chinese Lion dancer.

Chinese Lion dancers will consist of two dancers, one operating the head and one operating the body. Photo courtesy of the City of Renton.

Chinese Lion dancers will consist of two dancers, one operating the head and one operating the body. Photo courtesy of the City of Renton.

Photos courtesy of the City of Renton. On Monday, Feb. 12, the City of Renton designated the day as Lunar New Year Day and Mayor Armondo Pavone presented the proclamation to Viet-Wah CEO, Duc Tran (left) and community leader, Michael Chen.

Photos courtesy of the City of Renton. On Monday, Feb. 12, the City of Renton designated the day as Lunar New Year Day and Mayor Armondo Pavone presented the proclamation to Viet-Wah CEO, Duc Tran (left) and community leader, Michael Chen.