Sports & Chinese New Year
Ring in the Year of the Rabbit
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Across the world, people are ushering in the Chinese New Year. In the United States, the Year of the Rabbit is in part being welcomed by one of the most popular sports in the world: Basketball.
The NBA is highlighting the Chinese New Year in a host of arenas around the U.S., including the nation's capital of Washington, D,C.
CGTN’s Sean Callebs reports.
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Lion Dance
With the Chinese New Year holiday season upon us, scenes of Chinese culture are popping up across the United States, especially in the state of California.
It’s home to some highly skilled lion dance troupes that are entertaining new audiences.
CGTN's Mark Niu reports.
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NBA celebrating Chinese New Year
Basketball fans attending some NBA games over the coming days will be treated to a little bonus entertainment. The U.S. National Basketball Association is celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year. CGTN’s Dan Williams reports.
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Pandas and Chinese New Year
Three of China’s cutest expats live in the U.S. capital.
Giant pandas Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and their fourth cub, Xiao Qi Ji.
But this will be the last lunar new year they spend stateside.
