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DESCRIPTION:Atlanta\, January 9\, 2013 &ndash\; With its oriental origins
 \, the new Mandarin Oriental\, Atlanta is hosting an authentic Chinese N
 ew Year celebration to honor the Chinese lunar calendar and usher in the
  year of the snake.\nOn Thursday\, February 7\, 2013 from 6:30pm to 9:30
 pm\, guests will enjoy a lively reception style event with festive delic
 acies\, captivating lion dance performances\, Asian ribbon dancers and l
 ive snake demonstrations by Zoo Atlanta held in the hotel&rsquo\;s Orien
 tal Ballroom. The hotel will be elegantly adorned with authentic red and
  gold lanterns\, ornate candles and other traditional Chinese decoration
 s.&nbsp\;\nThe talented Mandarin Oriental culinary team will prepare an 
 array of tantalizing Chinese specialties including Whole Peking Duck car
 ved to order with Scallion Pancakes and Hoisin Sauce\, Gulf Sesame Prawn
  Toast\, Shredded Duck and Vegetable Spring Rolls\, Steamed Whole Ginger
  Crusted Red Snapper\, Ginger Soy Marinated Tofu on Fresh Cucumber Slice
 \, Crispy Pork Wonton and an assortment of dainty dumpling selections.&n
 bsp\;\nFor the Chinese\, this celebration is the most important of the y
 ear symbolizing the Earth&rsquo\;s new beginning.&nbsp\; The Chinese cul
 ture utilizes a lunar calendar based on the moon&rsquo\;s cycle to creat
 e its zodiac signs and twelve animals to represent the twelve signs of t
 he Chinese horoscope.&nbsp\;&nbsp\; According to the Chinese calendar\, 
 the snake represents a zodiac sign that is intelligent and graceful.\nTr
 ue to tradition\, rousing lion dance performances will capture the spiri
 t of the season as they skillfully make their way around the hotel to th
 e mighty beat of drums and clashing cymbals &ndash\; it is said to bring
  good luck to households and the businesses they visit.&nbsp\; All guest
 s will receive a &lsquo\;red lai see packet&rsquo\; filled with wishes o
 f good health and good fortune.\nThe cost for the Chinese New Year event
  is USD 50 per person plus tax and gratuity and includes complimentary v
 alet parking. For more information or to make reservations\, please call
  (404) 995 7500 or email moatl-restaurants@mohg.com.&nbsp\; &nbsp\;Manda
 rin Oriental\, Atlanta is located at 3376 Peachtree Road NE.
URL:http://brookhaven.patch.com/events/a-chinese-new-year-celebration-afd
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SUMMARY:A Chinese New Year Celebration
LOCATION:Mandarin Oriental\, Atlanta: 3376 Peachtree Rd NE\, Atlanta\, GA
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