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Viewfinder: The Orchid Chinese New Year Celebration

Ushering in the Year of the Rabbit.

Andrew Vardakis, Neighbor
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Members of East Meadow's Ling Nam Siu Lum team performed the traditional Lion Dance to usher in 4709 - the Year of the Rabbit - during a festive Chinese New Year celebration at Orchid in Garden City Feb. 5-6.

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