It was the "Year of the Monkey" and Chinese New Year at
the Great Mall of the Bay, Milpitas, Ca. There were bargains galore, a huge celebration, and complimentary party bags with the Year of the Monkey stuffed animals, 2016, and chocolate gold coins.#greatmall
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Calligrapher draws names with Chinese characters |
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Shoppers line up for their customized silk fan |
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Panda signifies friendship, peace, and strength |
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Happy Chinese New Year and Year of the Monkey |
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Chinese Lion Dancers and Percussion for Year of the Monkey |
Celebrity Gems arranges Chinese Lion Dancers, a costumed Panda, and a Chinese calligrapher drawing names in Chinese characters on silk fans in San Francisco, Milpitas, Fremont, San Jose, San Mateo, Oakland, and Walnut Creek,