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Chinese New Year Celebration In San Francisco Will Take Place Even If It Rains
Tuesday is Chinese New Year, and despite rain forecast the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of San Francisco plans to celebrate.
Tuesday is Chinese New Year, and despite rain expected throughout the day, the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of San Francisco still plans to hold an event at Portsmouth Square.
Board member Tony Lau said the weather won't impact the significance of the celebration for the Chinatown community. "No! Not at all," said Lau. "Rain is actually good for us, for Chinese New Year." Lau grew up in Chinatown and is now the Chinese New Year Parade director, which takes place on March 7. He said Tuesday's celebration at Portsmouth Square will happen no matter the weather.
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"Rain means wealth," said Lau. "So, it's actually good. We're telling people rain or shine, we're going to be there, we're going to enjoy, we're going to celebrate Chinese New Year together."
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