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2019 Lunar New Year

Tysons Corner Center

Last week I photographed the 2019 Lunar New Year celebration at Tysons Corner Center. Given that they had such a large crowd in Fashion Court last year, they held the event in the same space. While there was plenty of room to see the action on two different floors of the mall, there was still a crowd of people wanting to get a view.

Crowd watching the Year of the Pig celebration at Tysons Corner Center
Crowd watching the Year of the Pig celebration at Tysons Corner Center
Dancer at the 2018 Lunar New Year celebration at Tysons Corner Center
2019 Lunar New Year celebration dancer performs at Tysons Corner Center

At this time there were some talented dancers that performed some challenging cultural dancers for the crowd. From a photography standpoint, the streaking cloths, and the dancing dragons were the most dynamic for me. However, there was also a demonstration of martial arts during the show. Certainly they also have some dynamic movements, but I am not as familiar with them. Having an idea of what movement is coming up is important for getting the best images. With this in mind, I definitely need more practicing watching them if I want to improve!

Dancer at the 2018 Lunar New Year celebration at Tysons Corner Center
Dancer at the 2018 Lunar New Year celebration at Tysons Corner Center
Dragon dance performed at Tysons Corner Center's Lunar New Year celebration
Dragon dance performed at Tysons Corner Center’s Lunar New Year celebration
Group from Jow Ga Shaolin Institute perform at Tysons Corner Center
Group from Jow Ga Shaolin Institute perform at Tysons Corner Center

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2018 Lunar New Year

Group from Jow Ga Shaolin Institute perform at Tysons Corner Center
Group from Jow Ga Shaolin Institute perform at Tysons Corner Center

Tysons Corner Center

Earlier this month I photographed the 2018 Lunar New Year celebration at Tysons Corner Center. Similarly to last year, I knew that there would be a lot of showcases set up around the event, and some fun shows to see. This time, they held it on the ground floor of Fashion Court. Unlike the Concourse where I last photographed this event, the two floors allowed for more people to view the events from above and below.

Dancing dragon – Year of the Dog Celebration at Tysons Corner Center
Dancing dragon – 2018 Lunar New Year Celebration at Tysons Corner Center 

During the shows, I was able to move on the escalators to both areas. Since the crowd was attracted to all the sound and colors, it was packed soon after everything started. Surrounding the showcase floor, booths about Chinese culture were setup. I saw my friend Victoria Wu making her Mei Mei Fine Teas. Overall, it was a fun display celebrating the Year of the Dog!

Victoria Wu from Mei Mei Fine Teas at the Lunar New Year celebration in Tysons
Victoria Wu from Mei Mei Fine Teas at the Lunar New Year celebration in Tysons
Crowd above the Lunar New Year celebration at Tysons Corner Center
Crowd above the Lunar New Year celebration at Tysons Corner Center
Dancers perform at the Lunar New Year Celebration at Tysons Corner Center
Dancers perform at the Lunar New Year Celebration at Tysons Corner Center
Lunar New Year celebration dancer at Tysons Corner Center
Lunar New Year celebration dancer at Tysons Corner Center

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2016 Lunar New Year

Dancing dragon - Lunar New Year Celebration at Tysons Corner Center ©TimeLine Media
Dancing dragon – Lunar New Year Celebration at Tysons Corner Center ©TimeLine Media

Tysons Corner Center

Last February I covered the 2016 lunar new year celebration at Tysons Corner Center. On this occasion, they had the festivities in the Concourse. Being that it is adjacent to the Plaza, there was a lot of traffic during the event! Colorful decorations adorned the tables leading out to the Plaza.

Fruit table at the Concourse at Tysons Corner Center ©TimeLine Media
Fruit table at the Concourse at Tysons Corner Center ©TimeLine Media

2016 Lunar New Year – Monkey

Because of the loud drumming, the dancing dragons brings a lot of attention to the celebration. Simultaneously the dancers move frantically throughout the crowd. Surely this is an interactive show! For this reason, reactions are as important as the movement.

Martial Artist performing at the lunar new year celebration at Tysons ©TimeLine Media
Martial Artist performing at the lunar new year celebration at Tysons ©TimeLine Media
Dancing dragon -performing at the Concourse at Tysons Corner Center ©TimeLine Media
Dancing dragon -performing at the Concourse at Tysons Corner Center ©TimeLine Media
Banner for the Year of the Monkey celebration in Tysons ©TimeLine Media
Banner for the Year of the Monkey celebration in Tysons ©TimeLine Media
Dancing dragon - Lunar New Year Celebration at Tysons Corner Center ©TimeLine Media
Martial artists performing at Tysons Corner Center Concourse ©TimeLine Media

As the crowds grew larger, martial artists performed a show. Some where the same performers from last year. They progress and make their presentation faster and sharper! Anyone that came by will remember the start of the year of the Monkey.

Martial artists performing at Tysons Corner Center Concourse ©TimeLine Media
Martial artists performing at Tysons Corner Center Concourse ©TimeLine Media
Martial artists performing at Tysons Corner Center Concourse ©TimeLine Media

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