[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 22 (Monday, February 22, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E193]
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 RECOGNIZING THE 2010 CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION SPONSORED BY 
                THE HAI HUA COMMUNITY CENTER IN VIRGINIA

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 22, 2010

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
the celebration of Chinese New Year. This year marks the 4,708th year 
in the Chinese Lunar calendar.
  In Virginia's 11th District, constituents of different backgrounds--
including Chinese, Indonesian, Indian, Japanese, Korean, Filipino, and 
Malaysian--gathered on February 13th and 14th to ring in the New Year.
  The celebration that many of my constituents attended was presented 
by the Fair Oaks Mall and sponsored by the Hai Hua Community Center in 
Virginia. This celebration was a testament to the rich cultural 
traditions that are often practiced by the residents of Northern 
Virginia.
  This year, the Lunar New Year celebration also included a Lantern 
Festival celebration. The festivities consisted of cultural 
performances, demonstrations, and arts and crafts activities. To my 
constituents and all those who celebrated Chinese New Year, I wish you 
a prosperous Year of the Tiger.-

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