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China Gate Grand Opening to Celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year!

Today, February 7th, 2008, marks the Chinese Lunar New Year, Year of the Rat .  There will be a celebration this Saturday, February 9th, 2008, , in the International District  to welcome the New Year and to celebrate the Grand Opening of Seattle's New China Gate

China Gate, pre-Grand Opening

The New China Gate is a HUGE Red Gate that spans South King St, faces Fifth Avenue South and marks a Grand entry into the International District.  The ceremonies for the China Gate begin at 10AM.  The Lunar New Year Celebration in the International District begins at noon and continues until 6PM. 

Time to celebrate the Year of the Rat...

Happy New Year! 

8 comments • Deborah Burns ~ Seattle Real Estate Agent • February 07 2008 05:20PM

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I was chatting on Skype with a friend in one of the economic districts in China and he could hardly express the celebration.  A typical USA fireworks display multiplied a 1000 times, gunpowder smoke flowing into his apartment, very exciting to observe.
Posted by Mike Wilken (REMAX North Winds Realty ) about 1 year ago

That looks great, really is unique and a good entrance to a community.

Posted by Chris Frantz (Hernando County Real Estate - Exit Success Realy) about 1 year ago

Great Photo..I think we have 15 days to re start on plans we made last month, something like a second chance and a couple of weeks to think about the New Year of the Rat in the Rain!!

Victoria's China Town

Posted by Victoria Oak Bay Realtor Fred Carver 250-598-2963 for Victoria Oak Bay Homes (Re/Max Camosun Oak Bay & Surrounding Area Real Estate) about 1 year ago
Deborah, Thank you for that great shot, it reminds me of the one they have in San Francisco!  I know I am an optimist but I believe we're ALL going to have a great year!!  Happy Chinese New Year to you!
Posted by Carole Provenzale Owner, Feng Shui Long Island & New York (Feng Shui Long Island & New York City) about 1 year ago

Hi Mike, wow, those celebrations must really be something!  I have always wanted to see a Parade Dragon undulating between the parade crowd, it must be quite a sight!

Hi Chris, thanks, it's really spectacular!

Hi Fred, wow that gate is beautiful!  It's really amazing how much drama, and sense of making an entrance into another world these gates give...such a cool experience!

Hi Carol, thanks!  Your post inspired me to make some changes going into the New Year, I even stayed up until midnight and opened my front door (which faces east) to welcome in the New Year!

Posted by Deborah Burns ~ Seattle Real Estate Agent (Realty Executives -BRIO) about 1 year ago
Deb. How beautiful the gat is! I have visited china town in Seattle several times. Time for me to come back for a visit.
Posted by Christina Williams. REALTOR® TN property search & local insights (First Realty Company) about 1 year ago

This is beautiful Deborah! I've visited such gates in Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary and Edmonton China Towns. When I am next in Seattle I will have to remember this. I so love your Seattle beighborhood posts!

Gong Xi Fa Cai!

Posted by Deborah Pearce (Living Spaces Interiors & Home Staging) about 1 year ago
This new gate is really beautiful. I hope the others to match it are built also.  What a great addition to Chinatown and city.
Posted by Gabe Sheridan about 1 year ago

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