Chinese New Year in Richmond is a spectacle for the senses . For 15 days , Richmond is awash with exciting celebrations . Alongside traditional lion and dragon dance performances , pop-up flower and gift markets sell beautiful floral arrangements and red-and-gold decorations , and the city ’ s Chinese restaurants boast an abundance of delicious food — we ’ re talking 10- 12 courses in one sitting !
At Vancouver ’ s Chinese New Year Parade , sidewalks along the route are packed full of people , the sounds of firecrackers fill the air and Chinatown is without a question the most exciting place in the city to be . The parade features the largest assembly of traditional lion dance teams in Canada with dozens of colorful and energetic lions from various local fraternal and martial arts organizations . The parade will feature some seventy entries , bringing over 3,000 participants from various community and cultural groups . The multicultural dance troupes represent the diverse segments of our Canadian cultural heritage such as the Vancouver Police Department Motorcycle Drill Team , marching bands , and various community groups . It is not surprising that the parade draws over 100,000 spectators along the route each year .
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