A student of the Tat Wong Kung Fu Academy performs at the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco on February 24, 2018. The performers donned dog makeup to celebrate 2018, a year of the earth dog. If one is born in an earth dog year (1958 or 2018) their characteristics are communicative, serious, and responsible in work. (Photo by Rhonesha Victor)
Ladies of the West Portal Elementary’s Chinese Performing Arts Program show their moves at the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco on February 24, 2018. (Photo by Rhonesha Victor)
A toddler enjoys a sparkler with her mom at the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco on February 24, 2018. More traditionally, fireworks are used to drive away evil in the new year in China. It is believed the first person to launch a firework in the new year will have good luck. (Photo by Rhonesha Victor)
A dragon held up by many sticks is displayed on the stage at the Oakland Museum of California on Feb. 25. (Photo by Meg Duff)
The Toi Shan Family Association performs at Laney College on February 15, 2018. The lion dance they performed is meant to mimic the movements of the lion to bring good luck and fortune in the new year. It is also used for other special events. (Photo by Toni Cervantes)
The Toi Shan Family Association performs the lion dance at Laney College on February 15, 2018 for Lunar New Year. Two performers don the colorful lion costume, not to be confused with the dragon costume, which requires many people to hold sticks. (Photo by Toni Cervantes)
Pink and yellow confetti flutters down over the crowd gathered at the 10th St. entrance to the Oakland Museum of California as the Developing Virtue Secondary School performs 24-Festival Drums on Feb. 25. (Photo by Meg Duff)
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