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  • 15 FEBRUARY 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Buddhist monks walk past homes with Tet altars in front of them in a small alley in Bangkok's Chinatown. Lunar New Year, also called Tet or Chinese New Year, is 16 February this year. The coming year will be the Year of the Dog. Thailand has a large Chinese community and Lunar New Year is widely celebrated in Thailand, especially in Bangkok and large cities with significant Chinese communities.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 FEBRUARY 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A man burns "ghost money" for Tet in front of his home in Bangkok's Chinatown. Lunar New Year, also called Tet or Chinese New Year, is 16 February this year. The coming year will be the Year of the Dog. Thailand has a large Chinese community and Lunar New Year is widely celebrated in Thailand, especially in Bangkok and large cities with significant Chinese communities.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 FEBRUARY 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People pray for Tet at the Heng Chia Shrine (dedicated to the Chinese Monkey God) in Bangkok's Chinatown. Lunar New Year, also called Tet or Chinese New Year, is 16 February this year. The coming year will be the Year of the Dog. Thailand has a large Chinese community and Lunar New Year is widely celebrated in Thailand, especially in Bangkok and large cities with significant Chinese communities.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 FEBRUARY 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A man burns "ghost money" for Tet in front of his home in Bangkok's Chinatown. Lunar New Year, also called Tet or Chinese New Year, is 16 February this year. The coming year will be the Year of the Dog. Thailand has a large Chinese community and Lunar New Year is widely celebrated in Thailand, especially in Bangkok and large cities with significant Chinese communities.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 FEBRUARY 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People pray during Tet observances at the Poh Teck Tung Shrine in Bangkok's Chinatown. Lunar New Year, also called Tet or Chinese New Year, is 16 February this year. The coming year will be the Year of the Dog. Thailand has a large Chinese community and Lunar New Year is widely celebrated in Thailand, especially in Bangkok and large cities with significant Chinese communities.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 FEBRUARY 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People pray during Tet observances at the Poh Teck Tung Shrine in Bangkok's Chinatown. Lunar New Year, also called Tet or Chinese New Year, is 16 February this year. The coming year will be the Year of the Dog. Thailand has a large Chinese community and Lunar New Year is widely celebrated in Thailand, especially in Bangkok and large cities with significant Chinese communities.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 FEBRUARY 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People pray during Tet observances at the Poh Teck Tung Shrine in Bangkok's Chinatown. Lunar New Year, also called Tet or Chinese New Year, is 16 February this year. The coming year will be the Year of the Dog. Thailand has a large Chinese community and Lunar New Year is widely celebrated in Thailand, especially in Bangkok and large cities with significant Chinese communities.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 FEBRUARY 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People pray for Tet at the Heng Chia Shrine (dedicated to the Chinese Monkey God) in Bangkok's Chinatown. Lunar New Year, also called Tet or Chinese New Year, is 16 February this year. The coming year will be the Year of the Dog. Thailand has a large Chinese community and Lunar New Year is widely celebrated in Thailand, especially in Bangkok and large cities with significant Chinese communities.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 FEBRUARY 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People pray for Tet at the Heng Chia Shrine (dedicated to the Chinese Monkey God) in Bangkok's Chinatown. Lunar New Year, also called Tet or Chinese New Year, is 16 February this year. The coming year will be the Year of the Dog. Thailand has a large Chinese community and Lunar New Year is widely celebrated in Thailand, especially in Bangkok and large cities with significant Chinese communities.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 FEBRUARY 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People pray during Tet observances at the Poh Teck Tung Shrine in Bangkok's Chinatown. Lunar New Year, also called Tet or Chinese New Year, is 16 February this year. The coming year will be the Year of the Dog. Thailand has a large Chinese community and Lunar New Year is widely celebrated in Thailand, especially in Bangkok and large cities with significant Chinese communities.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 FEBRUARY 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Chinese toys for sale for Tet in Bangkok's Chinatown. Wat Mangkon Kamalawat is the largest Chinese temple in Chinatown. Lunar New Year, also called Tet or Chinese New Year, is 16 February this year. The coming year will be the Year of the Dog. Thailand has a large Chinese community and Lunar New Year is widely celebrated in Thailand, especially in Bangkok and large cities with significant Chinese communities.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 FEBRUARY 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People pray for Tet at the Heng Chia Shrine (dedicated to the Chinese Monkey God) in Bangkok's Chinatown. Lunar New Year, also called Tet or Chinese New Year, is 16 February this year. The coming year will be the Year of the Dog. Thailand has a large Chinese community and Lunar New Year is widely celebrated in Thailand, especially in Bangkok and large cities with significant Chinese communities.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    LunarNewYearsEve022.jpg
  • 05 FEBRUARY 2019 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Chinese New Year Lion dancers perform on Yaowarat Road in Bangkok while a women eats noodle soup. Chinese New Year celebrations in Bangkok started on February 4, 2019, although the city's official celebration is February 5 - 6. The coming year will be the Year of the Pig in the Chinese zodiac. About 14% of Thais are of Chinese ancestry and Lunar New Year, also called Chinese New Year or Tet is widely celebrated in Chinese communities in Thailand.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 FEBRUARY 2019 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People make Chinese New Year offerings at Wat Mangon Kamalawat, a large Chinese Buddhist temple in Bangkok's Chinatown. Chinese New Year celebrations in Bangkok started on February 4, 2019, although the city's official celebration is February 5 - 6. The coming year will be the Year of the Pig in the Chinese zodiac. About 14% of Thais are of Chinese ancestry and Lunar New Year, also called Chinese New Year or Tet is widely celebrated in Chinese communities in Thailand.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 JANUARY 2019 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:       A woman working in her family workshop makes shrimp sausages that will be sold during Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year celebrations in Bangkok start on February 4, 2019. The coming year will be the Year of the Pig in the Chinese zodiac. About 14% of Thais are of Chinese ancestry and Lunar New Year, also called Chinese New Year or Tet is widely celebrated in Chinese communities in Thailand.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 25 JANUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:        Chinese dancers perform during Chinese New Year, also called Tet, celebrations in Lumpini Park in Bangkok. 2017 is the Year of the Rooster in the Chinese zodiac. This year's Lunar New Year festivities in Bangkok were toned down because many people are still mourning the death Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, who died on Oct 13, 2016. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A worker dries freshly painted Chinese New Year calligraphy on a sidewalk in Bangkok's Chinatown district, before the celebration of the Lunar New Year. Chinese New Year, also called Lunar New Year or Tet (in Vietnamese communities) starts Monday February 8. The coming year will be the "Year of the Monkey." Thailand has the largest overseas Chinese population in the world; about 14 percent of Thais are of Chinese ancestry and some Chinese holidays, especially Chinese New Year, are widely celebrated in Thailand.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 19 FEBRUARY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Chinese opera masks for sale on Yaowarat Road in Bangkok. 2015 is the Year of Goat in the Chinese zodiac. The Goat is the eighth sign in Chinese astrology and “8” is considered to be a lucky number. It symbolizes wisdom, fortune and prosperity. Ethnic Chinese make up nearly 15% of the Thai population. Chinese New Year (also called Tet or Lunar New Year) is widely celebrated in Thailand, especially in urban areas that have large Chinese populations.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 FEBRUARY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People shop for Chinese New Year decorations on Yaowarat Road in Bangkok's Chinatown. Chinese New Year is February 19 in 2015. It marks the beginning of the Year of Sheep. The Sheep is the eighth sign in Chinese astrology and the number “8” is considered to be a very lucky number. It symbolizes wisdom, fortune and prosperity. Ethnic Chinese make up nearly 15% of the Thai population. Chinese New Year (also called Tet or Lunar New Year) is widely celebrated in Thailand, especially in urban areas like Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Hat Yai that have large Chinese populations.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 FEBRUARY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A woman walks by Chinese New Year banners for sale in Bangkok's Chinatown. Chinese New Year is February 19 in 2015. It marks the beginning of the Year of Sheep. The Sheep is the eighth sign in Chinese astrology and the number “8” is considered to be a very lucky number. It symbolizes wisdom, fortune and prosperity. Ethnic Chinese make up nearly 15% of the Thai population. Chinese New Year (also called Tet or Lunar New Year) is widely celebrated in Thailand, especially in urban areas like Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Hat Yai that have large Chinese populations.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 07 FEBRUARY 2014 - HAT YAI, SONGKHLA, THAILAND:  Men carrying a small altar walk out of a foot massage shop in Hat Yai during Lunar New Year. Groups of men go business to business with small altars and business owners make offerings and pray at the altars.  Hat Yai was originally settled by Chinese immigrants and still has a large ethnic Chinese population. Chinese holidays, especially Lunar New Year (Tet) and the Vegetarian Festival are important citywide holidays.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 FEBRUARY 2019 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People make Chinese New Year offerings at Wat Mangon Kamalawat, a large Chinese Buddhist temple in Bangkok's Chinatown. Chinese New Year celebrations in Bangkok started on February 4, 2019, although the city's official celebration is February 5 - 6. The coming year will be the Year of the Pig in the Chinese zodiac. About 14% of Thais are of Chinese ancestry and Lunar New Year, also called Chinese New Year or Tet is widely celebrated in Chinese communities in Thailand.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 FEBRUARY 2019 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: An infant in his mother's arms tries on a traditional style Chinese hat at a Chinese New Year souvenir stand on Yaowarat Road in Bangkok. They were breathing masks because of the air pollution in Bangkok. Chinese New Year celebrations in Bangkok started on February 4, 2019, although the city's official celebration is February 5 - 6. The coming year will be the Year of the Pig in the Chinese zodiac. About 14% of Thais are of Chinese ancestry and Lunar New Year, also called Chinese New Year or Tet is widely celebrated in Chinese communities in Thailand.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 FEBRUARY 2019 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Plush toy pigs for sale at Chinese New Year souvenir stand on Yaowarat Road in Bangkok. Chinese New Year celebrations in Bangkok started on February 4, 2019, although the city's official celebration is February 5 - 6. The coming year will be the Year of the Pig in the Chinese zodiac. About 14% of Thais are of Chinese ancestry and Lunar New Year, also called Chinese New Year or Tet is widely celebrated in Chinese communities in Thailand.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 FEBRUARY 2019 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Dragon Dance team performs on Yaowarat Road in Bangkok during Chinese New Year celebrations. Chinese New Year celebrations in Bangkok started on February 4, 2019, although the city's official celebration is February 5 - 6. The coming year will be the Year of the Pig in the Chinese zodiac. About 14% of Thais are of Chinese ancestry and Lunar New Year, also called Chinese New Year or Tet is widely celebrated in Chinese communities in Thailand.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 FEBRUARY 2019 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Dragon Dance team performs on Yaowarat Road in Bangkok during Chinese New Year celebrations. Chinese New Year celebrations in Bangkok started on February 4, 2019, although the city's official celebration is February 5 - 6. The coming year will be the Year of the Pig in the Chinese zodiac. About 14% of Thais are of Chinese ancestry and Lunar New Year, also called Chinese New Year or Tet is widely celebrated in Chinese communities in Thailand.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 FEBRUARY 2019 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Lion dancers perform on the first day of Chinese New Year celebrations at Canton Shrine in Bangkok. Chinese New Year celebrations in Bangkok started on February 4, 2019, although the city's official celebration is February 5 - 6. The coming year will be the Year of the Pig in the Chinese zodiac. About 14% of Thais are of Chinese ancestry and Lunar New Year, also called Chinese New Year or Tet is widely celebrated in Chinese communities in Thailand.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 FEBRUARY 2019 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Lion dancers perform on the first day of Chinese New Year celebrations at Canton Shrine in Bangkok. Chinese New Year celebrations in Bangkok started on February 4, 2019, although the city's official celebration is February 5 - 6. The coming year will be the Year of the Pig in the Chinese zodiac. About 14% of Thais are of Chinese ancestry and Lunar New Year, also called Chinese New Year or Tet is widely celebrated in Chinese communities in Thailand.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 FEBRUARY 2019 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Lion dancers perform on the first day of Chinese New Year celebrations at Canton Shrine in Bangkok. Chinese New Year celebrations in Bangkok started on February 4, 2019, although the city's official celebration is February 5 - 6. The coming year will be the Year of the Pig in the Chinese zodiac. About 14% of Thais are of Chinese ancestry and Lunar New Year, also called Chinese New Year or Tet is widely celebrated in Chinese communities in Thailand.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 FEBRUARY 2019 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Lion dancers perform on the first day of Chinese New Year celebrations at Canton Shrine in Bangkok. Chinese New Year celebrations in Bangkok started on February 4, 2019, although the city's official celebration is February 5 - 6. The coming year will be the Year of the Pig in the Chinese zodiac. About 14% of Thais are of Chinese ancestry and Lunar New Year, also called Chinese New Year or Tet is widely celebrated in Chinese communities in Thailand.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 FEBRUARY 2019 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Chinese New Year celebrations in Bangkok started on February 4, 2019, although the city's official celebration is February 5 - 6. The coming year will be the Year of the Pig in the Chinese zodiac. About 14% of Thais are of Chinese ancestry and Lunar New Year, also called Chinese New Year or Tet is widely celebrated in Chinese communities in Thailand.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 FEBRUARY 2019 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Members of a Lion Dance troupe massage each other while they wait to perform on Chinese New Year at Canton Shrine. Chinese New Year celebrations in Bangkok started on February 4, 2019, although the city's official celebration is February 5 - 6. The coming year will be the Year of the Pig in the Chinese zodiac. About 14% of Thais are of Chinese ancestry and Lunar New Year, also called Chinese New Year or Tet is widely celebrated in Chinese communities in Thailand.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 JANUARY 2019 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:       A man lights incense before praying the Poh Teck Tung shrine in Bangkok's Chinatown. Chinese temples in Bangkok are getting crowded at people come to the temples to pray ahead of the Lunar New Year. Chinese New Year celebrations in Bangkok start on February 4, 2019. The coming year will be the Year of the Pig in the Chinese zodiac. About 14% of Thais are of Chinese ancestry and Lunar New Year, also called Chinese New Year or Tet is widely celebrated in Chinese communities in Thailand.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 JANUARY 2019 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:       People pray in front of an altar of New Year's offerings at Wat Mangon Kamalawat, a large Chinese Buddhist temple in Bangkok's Chinatown district. Chinese New Year celebrations in Bangkok start on February 4, 2019. The coming year will be the Year of the Pig in the Chinese zodiac. About 14% of Thais are of Chinese ancestry and Lunar New Year, also called Chinese New Year or Tet is widely celebrated in Chinese communities in Thailand.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 JANUARY 2019 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:       People pray in front of an altar of New Year's offerings at Wat Mangon Kamalawat, a large Chinese Buddhist temple in Bangkok's Chinatown district. Chinese New Year celebrations in Bangkok start on February 4, 2019. The coming year will be the Year of the Pig in the Chinese zodiac. About 14% of Thais are of Chinese ancestry and Lunar New Year, also called Chinese New Year or Tet is widely celebrated in Chinese communities in Thailand.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 JANUARY 2019 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:       Mahayana Buddhist monks chant at Wat Mangon Kamalawat, a large Chinese Buddhist temple in Bangkok's Chinatown district. Chinese New Year celebrations in Bangkok start on February 4, 2019. The coming year will be the Year of the Pig in the Chinese zodiac. About 14% of Thais are of Chinese ancestry and Lunar New Year, also called Chinese New Year or Tet is widely celebrated in Chinese communities in Thailand.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 JANUARY 2019 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:       A woman prays at Wat Mangon Kamalawat, a large Chinese Buddhist temple in Bangkok's Chinatown district. Chinese New Year celebrations in Bangkok start on February 4, 2019. The coming year will be the Year of the Pig in the Chinese zodiac. About 14% of Thais are of Chinese ancestry and Lunar New Year, also called Chinese New Year or Tet is widely celebrated in Chinese communities in Thailand.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 25 JANUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:        Chinese dancers perform during Chinese New Year, also called Tet, celebrations in Lumpini Park in Bangkok. 2017 is the Year of the Rooster in the Chinese zodiac. This year's Lunar New Year festivities in Bangkok were toned down because many people are still mourning the death Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, who died on Oct 13, 2016. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 25 JANUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:        Chinese dancers perform during Chinese New Year, also called Tet, celebrations in Lumpini Park in Bangkok. 2017 is the Year of the Rooster in the Chinese zodiac. This year's Lunar New Year festivities in Bangkok were toned down because many people are still mourning the death Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, who died on Oct 13, 2016. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 25 JANUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:        Chinese dancers wait to go on stage during Chinese New Year, also called Tet, celebrations in Lumpini Park in Bangkok. 2017 is the Year of the Rooster in the Chinese zodiac. This year's Lunar New Year festivities in Bangkok were toned down because many people are still mourning the death Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, who died on Oct 13, 2016. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 25 JANUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:        Chinese dancers wait to go on stage during Chinese New Year, also called Tet, celebrations in Lumpini Park in Bangkok. 2017 is the Year of the Rooster in the Chinese zodiac. This year's Lunar New Year festivities in Bangkok were toned down because many people are still mourning the death Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, who died on Oct 13, 2016. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 FEBRUARY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People make merit for Chinese New Year by lighting candles and incense at Wat Mangon Kamlawat, the largest Mahayana (Chinese) Buddhist temple in Bangkok during the celebration of the Lunar New Year. Chinese New Year is also called Lunar New Year or Tet (in Vietnamese communities). This year is the "Year of the Monkey." Thailand has the largest overseas Chinese population in the world; about 14 percent of Thais are of Chinese ancestry and some Chinese holidays, especially Chinese New Year, are widely celebrated in Thailand.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 FEBRUARY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: The owner of a Chinese grocery makes an offering to a lion dancer who performed in her shop in Bangkok's Chinatown district during the celebration of the Lunar New Year. Chinese New Year is also called Lunar New Year or Tet (in Vietnamese communities). This year is the "Year of the Monkey." Thailand has the largest overseas Chinese population in the world; about 14 percent of Thais are of Chinese ancestry and some Chinese holidays, especially Chinese New Year, are widely celebrated in Thailand.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People shop for Chinese New Year supplies in Bangkok's Chinatown district, before the celebration of the Lunar New Year. Chinese New Year, also called Lunar New Year or Tet (in Vietnamese communities) starts Monday February 8. The coming year will be the "Year of the Monkey." Thailand has the largest overseas Chinese population in the world; about 14 percent of Thais are of Chinese ancestry and some Chinese holidays, especially Chinese New Year, are widely celebrated in Thailand.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A vendor selling Chinese New Year decorations waits for customers in Bangkok's Chinatown district, before the celebration of the Lunar New Year. Chinese New Year, also called Lunar New Year or Tet (in Vietnamese communities) starts Monday February 8. The coming year will be the "Year of the Monkey." Thailand has the largest overseas Chinese population in the world; about 14 percent of Thais are of Chinese ancestry and some Chinese holidays, especially Chinese New Year, are widely celebrated in Thailand.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People shop for Chinese New Year supplies in Bangkok's Chinatown district, before the celebration of the Lunar New Year. Chinese New Year, also called Lunar New Year or Tet (in Vietnamese communities) starts Monday February 8. The coming year will be the "Year of the Monkey." Thailand has the largest overseas Chinese population in the world; about 14 percent of Thais are of Chinese ancestry and some Chinese holidays, especially Chinese New Year, are widely celebrated in Thailand.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    LunarNewYearPrepDay03026.jpg
  • 04 FEBRUARY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A worker dries freshly painted Chinese New Year calligraphy on a sidewalk in Bangkok's Chinatown district, before the celebration of the Lunar New Year. Chinese New Year, also called Lunar New Year or Tet (in Vietnamese communities) starts Monday February 8. The coming year will be the "Year of the Monkey." Thailand has the largest overseas Chinese population in the world; about 14 percent of Thais are of Chinese ancestry and some Chinese holidays, especially Chinese New Year, are widely celebrated in Thailand.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People watch a traditional Chinese calligrapher write out New Years greetings in Bangkok's Chinatown district, before the celebration of the Lunar New Year. Chinese New Year, also called Lunar New Year or Tet (in Vietnamese communities) starts Monday February 8. The coming year will be the "Year of the Monkey." Thailand has the largest overseas Chinese population in the world; about 14 percent of Thais are of Chinese ancestry and some Chinese holidays, especially Chinese New Year, are widely celebrated in Thailand.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People watch a traditional Chinese calligrapher write out New Years greetings in Bangkok's Chinatown district, before the celebration of the Lunar New Year. Chinese New Year, also called Lunar New Year or Tet (in Vietnamese communities) starts Monday February 8. The coming year will be the "Year of the Monkey." Thailand has the largest overseas Chinese population in the world; about 14 percent of Thais are of Chinese ancestry and some Chinese holidays, especially Chinese New Year, are widely celebrated in Thailand.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A Chinese calligrapher writes out New Year greetings in Bangkok's Chinatown district, before the celebration of the Lunar New Year. Chinese New Year, also called Lunar New Year or Tet (in Vietnamese communities) starts Monday February 8. The coming year will be the "Year of the Monkey." Thailand has the largest overseas Chinese population in the world; about 14 percent of Thais are of Chinese ancestry and some Chinese holidays, especially Chinese New Year, are widely celebrated in Thailand.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A Chinese calligrapher writes out New Year greetings in Bangkok's Chinatown district, before the celebration of the Lunar New Year. Chinese New Year, also called Lunar New Year or Tet (in Vietnamese communities) starts Monday February 8. The coming year will be the "Year of the Monkey." Thailand has the largest overseas Chinese population in the world; about 14 percent of Thais are of Chinese ancestry and some Chinese holidays, especially Chinese New Year, are widely celebrated in Thailand.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Women shop for Chinese New Year dresses in Bangkok's Chinatown district, before the celebration of the Lunar New Year. Chinese New Year, also called Lunar New Year or Tet (in Vietnamese communities) starts Monday February 8. The coming year will be the "Year of the Monkey." Thailand has the largest overseas Chinese population in the world; about 14 percent of Thais are of Chinese ancestry and some Chinese holidays, especially Chinese New Year, are widely celebrated in Thailand.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 19 FEBRUARY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Lion dancers perform for Chinese New Year in Bangkok. 2015 is the Year of Goat in the Chinese zodiac. The Goat is the eighth sign in Chinese astrology and “8” is considered to be a lucky number. It symbolizes wisdom, fortune and prosperity. Ethnic Chinese make up nearly 15% of the Thai population. Chinese New Year (also called Tet or Lunar New Year) is widely celebrated in Thailand, especially in urban areas that have large Chinese populations.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 19 FEBRUARY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man drums for a lion dance troupe on Chinese New Year in Bangkok. 2015 is the Year of Goat in the Chinese zodiac. The Goat is the eighth sign in Chinese astrology and “8” is considered to be a lucky number. It symbolizes wisdom, fortune and prosperity. Ethnic Chinese make up nearly 15% of the Thai population. Chinese New Year (also called Tet or Lunar New Year) is widely celebrated in Thailand, especially in urban areas that have large Chinese populations.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 19 FEBRUARY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A man prays at a Chinese shrine on Chinese New Year in Bangkok. 2015 is the Year of Goat in the Chinese zodiac. The Goat is the eighth sign in Chinese astrology and “8” is considered to be a lucky number. It symbolizes wisdom, fortune and prosperity. Ethnic Chinese make up nearly 15% of the Thai population. Chinese New Year (also called Tet or Lunar New Year) is widely celebrated in Thailand, especially in urban areas that have large Chinese populations.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 19 FEBRUARY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Chinese dragon dancers perform for Chinese New Year in a jewelry business on Yaowarat Road in Bangkok. 2015 is the Year of Goat in the Chinese zodiac. The Goat is the eighth sign in Chinese astrology and “8” is considered to be a lucky number. It symbolizes wisdom, fortune and prosperity. Ethnic Chinese make up nearly 15% of the Thai population. Chinese New Year (also called Tet or Lunar New Year) is widely celebrated in Thailand, especially in urban areas that have large Chinese populations.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 19 FEBRUARY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Lion dancers perform for Chinese New Year on Yaowarat Road in Bangkok. 2015 is the Year of Goat in the Chinese zodiac. The Goat is the eighth sign in Chinese astrology and “8” is considered to be a lucky number. It symbolizes wisdom, fortune and prosperity. Ethnic Chinese make up nearly 15% of the Thai population. Chinese New Year (also called Tet or Lunar New Year) is widely celebrated in Thailand, especially in urban areas that have large Chinese populations.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 19 FEBRUARY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Chinese deities solicit donations during a Chinese New Year parade on Yaowarat Road in Bangkok. 2015 is the Year of Goat in the Chinese zodiac. The Goat is the eighth sign in Chinese astrology and “8” is considered to be a lucky number. It symbolizes wisdom, fortune and prosperity. Ethnic Chinese make up nearly 15% of the Thai population. Chinese New Year (also called Tet or Lunar New Year) is widely celebrated in Thailand, especially in urban areas that have large Chinese populations.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 19 FEBRUARY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Lion dancers perform for Chinese New Year on Yaowarat Road in Bangkok. 2015 is the Year of Goat in the Chinese zodiac. The Goat is the eighth sign in Chinese astrology and “8” is considered to be a lucky number. It symbolizes wisdom, fortune and prosperity. Ethnic Chinese make up nearly 15% of the Thai population. Chinese New Year (also called Tet or Lunar New Year) is widely celebrated in Thailand, especially in urban areas that have large Chinese populations.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 19 FEBRUARY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Lion dancers perform for Chinese New Year on Yaowarat Road in Bangkok. 2015 is the Year of Goat in the Chinese zodiac. The Goat is the eighth sign in Chinese astrology and “8” is considered to be a lucky number. It symbolizes wisdom, fortune and prosperity. Ethnic Chinese make up nearly 15% of the Thai population. Chinese New Year (also called Tet or Lunar New Year) is widely celebrated in Thailand, especially in urban areas that have large Chinese populations.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 19 FEBRUARY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Lion dancers perform for Chinese New Year on Yaowarat Road in Bangkok. 2015 is the Year of Goat in the Chinese zodiac. The Goat is the eighth sign in Chinese astrology and “8” is considered to be a lucky number. It symbolizes wisdom, fortune and prosperity. Ethnic Chinese make up nearly 15% of the Thai population. Chinese New Year (also called Tet or Lunar New Year) is widely celebrated in Thailand, especially in urban areas that have large Chinese populations.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 19 FEBRUARY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A children's lion dance troupe performs for Chinese New Year on Yaowarat Road in Bangkok. 2015 is the Year of Goat in the Chinese zodiac. The Goat is the eighth sign in Chinese astrology and “8” is considered to be a lucky number. It symbolizes wisdom, fortune and prosperity. Ethnic Chinese make up nearly 15% of the Thai population. Chinese New Year (also called Tet or Lunar New Year) is widely celebrated in Thailand, especially in urban areas that have large Chinese populations.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 19 FEBRUARY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Lion dancers perform for Chinese New Year on Yaowarat Road in Bangkok. 2015 is the Year of Goat in the Chinese zodiac. The Goat is the eighth sign in Chinese astrology and “8” is considered to be a lucky number. It symbolizes wisdom, fortune and prosperity. Ethnic Chinese make up nearly 15% of the Thai population. Chinese New Year (also called Tet or Lunar New Year) is widely celebrated in Thailand, especially in urban areas that have large Chinese populations.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 19 FEBRUARY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Lion dancers perform for Chinese New Year on Yaowarat Road in Bangkok. 2015 is the Year of Goat in the Chinese zodiac. The Goat is the eighth sign in Chinese astrology and “8” is considered to be a lucky number. It symbolizes wisdom, fortune and prosperity. Ethnic Chinese make up nearly 15% of the Thai population. Chinese New Year (also called Tet or Lunar New Year) is widely celebrated in Thailand, especially in urban areas that have large Chinese populations.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 19 FEBRUARY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Lion dancers perform for Chinese New Year on Yaowarat Road in Bangkok. 2015 is the Year of Goat in the Chinese zodiac. The Goat is the eighth sign in Chinese astrology and “8” is considered to be a lucky number. It symbolizes wisdom, fortune and prosperity. Ethnic Chinese make up nearly 15% of the Thai population. Chinese New Year (also called Tet or Lunar New Year) is widely celebrated in Thailand, especially in urban areas that have large Chinese populations.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 19 FEBRUARY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Lion dancers perform for Chinese New Year on Yaowarat Road in Bangkok. 2015 is the Year of Goat in the Chinese zodiac. The Goat is the eighth sign in Chinese astrology and “8” is considered to be a lucky number. It symbolizes wisdom, fortune and prosperity. Ethnic Chinese make up nearly 15% of the Thai population. Chinese New Year (also called Tet or Lunar New Year) is widely celebrated in Thailand, especially in urban areas that have large Chinese populations.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 19 FEBRUARY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman and children watch a lion dance troupe during Chinese New Year festivities in Bangkok. 2015 is the Year of Goat in the Chinese zodiac. The Goat is the eighth sign in Chinese astrology and “8” is considered to be a lucky number. It symbolizes wisdom, fortune and prosperity. Ethnic Chinese make up nearly 15% of the Thai population. Chinese New Year (also called Tet or Lunar New Year) is widely celebrated in Thailand, especially in urban areas that have large Chinese populations.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 FEBRUARY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Women shop for Chinese New Year outfits at a street stall on Yaowarat Road in Bangkok's Chinatown district. Chinese New Year is February 19 in 2015. It marks the beginning of the Year of Sheep. The Sheep is the eighth sign in Chinese astrology and the number “8” is considered to be a very lucky number. It symbolizes wisdom, fortune and prosperity. Ethnic Chinese make up nearly 15% of the Thai population. Chinese New Year (also called Tet or Lunar New Year) is widely celebrated in Thailand, especially in urban areas like Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Hat Yai that have large Chinese populations.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 FEBRUARY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A man dressed in his New Year's outfit walks down Yaowarat Road in Bangkok's Chinatown district. Chinese New Year is February 19 in 2015. It marks the beginning of the Year of Sheep. The Sheep is the eighth sign in Chinese astrology and the number “8” is considered to be a very lucky number. It symbolizes wisdom, fortune and prosperity. Ethnic Chinese make up nearly 15% of the Thai population. Chinese New Year (also called Tet or Lunar New Year) is widely celebrated in Thailand, especially in urban areas like Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Hat Yai that have large Chinese populations.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 FEBRUARY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People shop for Chinese New Year decorations on Yaowarat Road in Bangkok's Chinatown. Chinese New Year is February 19 in 2015. It marks the beginning of the Year of Sheep. The Sheep is the eighth sign in Chinese astrology and the number “8” is considered to be a very lucky number. It symbolizes wisdom, fortune and prosperity. Ethnic Chinese make up nearly 15% of the Thai population. Chinese New Year (also called Tet or Lunar New Year) is widely celebrated in Thailand, especially in urban areas like Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Hat Yai that have large Chinese populations.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 FEBRUARY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A calligrapher writes out Chinese New Year's greetings for customers Charoen Krung Road in Chinatown in Bangkok. Chinese New Year is February 19 in 2015. It marks the beginning of the Year of Sheep. The Sheep is the eighth sign in Chinese astrology and the number “8” is considered to be a very lucky number. It symbolizes wisdom, fortune and prosperity. Ethnic Chinese make up nearly 15% of the Thai population. Chinese New Year (also called Tet or Lunar New Year) is widely celebrated in Thailand, especially in urban areas like Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Hat Yai that have large Chinese populations.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 FEBRUARY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A calligrapher writes out Chinese New Year's greetings for customers Charoen Krung Road in Chinatown in Bangkok. Chinese New Year is February 19 in 2015. It marks the beginning of the Year of Sheep. The Sheep is the eighth sign in Chinese astrology and the number “8” is considered to be a very lucky number. It symbolizes wisdom, fortune and prosperity. Ethnic Chinese make up nearly 15% of the Thai population. Chinese New Year (also called Tet or Lunar New Year) is widely celebrated in Thailand, especially in urban areas like Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Hat Yai that have large Chinese populations.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 FEBRUARY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People light candles and incense for Chinese New Year at Wat Mangkon Kamalawat, the largest and most important Chinese Buddhist temple in Bangkok. Chinese New Year is February 19 in 2015. It marks the beginning of the Year of Sheep. The Sheep is the eighth sign in Chinese astrology and the number “8” is considered to be a very lucky number. It symbolizes wisdom, fortune and prosperity. Ethnic Chinese make up nearly 15% of the Thai population. Chinese New Year (also called Tet or Lunar New Year) is widely celebrated in Thailand, especially in urban areas like Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Hat Yai that have large Chinese populations.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 FEBRUARY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People light candles and incense for Chinese New Year at Wat Mangkon Kamalawat, the largest and most important Chinese Buddhist temple in Bangkok. Chinese New Year is February 19 in 2015. It marks the beginning of the Year of Sheep. The Sheep is the eighth sign in Chinese astrology and the number “8” is considered to be a very lucky number. It symbolizes wisdom, fortune and prosperity. Ethnic Chinese make up nearly 15% of the Thai population. Chinese New Year (also called Tet or Lunar New Year) is widely celebrated in Thailand, especially in urban areas like Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Hat Yai that have large Chinese populations.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 FEBRUARY 2014 - HAT YAI, SONGKHLA, THAILAND: A lion dance troupe performs during Lunar New Year in the Tong Sia Siang Tueng temple in Hat Yai. Hat Yai was originally settled by Chinese immigrants and still has a large ethnic Chinese population. Chinese holidays, especially Lunar New Year (Tet) and the Vegetarian Festival are important citywide holidays. Lion and dragon dances are popular during Lunar New Year festivities because they are believed to chase away the lingering malevolent spirits and provide to prosperity and good fortune.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 FEBRUARY 2014 - HAT YAI, SONGKHLA, THAILAND: A lion dance troupe performs during Lunar New Year in the Tong Sia Siang Tueng temple in Hat Yai. Hat Yai was originally settled by Chinese immigrants and still has a large ethnic Chinese population. Chinese holidays, especially Lunar New Year (Tet) and the Vegetarian Festival are important citywide holidays. Lion and dragon dances are popular during Lunar New Year festivities because they are believed to chase away the lingering malevolent spirits and provide to prosperity and good fortune.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 FEBRUARY 2014 - HAT YAI, SONGKHLA, THAILAND: A lion dance troupe performs during Lunar New Year in the Tong Sia Siang Tueng temple in Hat Yai. Hat Yai was originally settled by Chinese immigrants and still has a large ethnic Chinese population. Chinese holidays, especially Lunar New Year (Tet) and the Vegetarian Festival are important citywide holidays. Lion and dragon dances are popular during Lunar New Year festivities because they are believed to chase away the lingering malevolent spirits and provide to prosperity and good fortune.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 FEBRUARY 2014 - HAT YAI, SONGKHLA, THAILAND: A lion dance troupe performs during Lunar New Year in the Tong Sia Siang Tueng temple in Hat Yai. Hat Yai was originally settled by Chinese immigrants and still has a large ethnic Chinese population. Chinese holidays, especially Lunar New Year (Tet) and the Vegetarian Festival are important citywide holidays. Lion and dragon dances are popular during Lunar New Year festivities because they are believed to chase away the lingering malevolent spirits and provide to prosperity and good fortune.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 FEBRUARY 2014 - HAT YAI, SONGKHLA, THAILAND: People pray in front of the temple during Lunar New Year in the Tong Sia Siang Tueng temple in Hat Yai. Hat Yai was originally settled by Chinese immigrants and still has a large ethnic Chinese population. Chinese holidays, especially Lunar New Year (Tet) and the Vegetarian Festival are important citywide holidays.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 FEBRUARY 2014 - HAT YAI, SONGKHLA, THAILAND: Chinese opera performed at the street fair during Lunar New Year in Hat Yai. Hat Yai was originally settled by Chinese immigrants and still has a large ethnic Chinese population. Chinese holidays, especially Lunar New Year (Tet) and the Vegetarian Festival are important citywide holidays.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 FEBRUARY 2014 - HAT YAI, SONGKHLA, THAILAND: Chinese opera performed at the street fair during Lunar New Year in Hat Yai. Hat Yai was originally settled by Chinese immigrants and still has a large ethnic Chinese population. Chinese holidays, especially Lunar New Year (Tet) and the Vegetarian Festival are important citywide holidays.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 FEBRUARY 2014 - HAT YAI, SONGKHLA, THAILAND: Some of the midway rides at the street fair during Lunar New Year in Hat Yai. Hat Yai was originally settled by Chinese immigrants and still has a large ethnic Chinese population. Chinese holidays, especially Lunar New Year (Tet) and the Vegetarian Festival are important citywide holidays.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 FEBRUARY 2014 - HAT YAI, SONGKHLA, THAILAND:  People pray during Lunar New Year in the Tong Sia Siang Tueng temple in Hat Yai. Hat Yai was originally settled by Chinese immigrants and still has a large ethnic Chinese population. Chinese holidays, especially Lunar New Year (Tet) and the Vegetarian Festival are important citywide holidays.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 FEBRUARY 2014 - HAT YAI, SONGKHLA, THAILAND:  People pray during Lunar New Year in the Tong Sia Siang Tueng temple in Hat Yai. Hat Yai was originally settled by Chinese immigrants and still has a large ethnic Chinese population. Chinese holidays, especially Lunar New Year (Tet) and the Vegetarian Festival are important citywide holidays.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 FEBRUARY 2014 - HAT YAI, SONGKHLA, THAILAND: An inflatable toy vendor waits for customers during Lunar New Year in Hat Yai. Hat Yai was originally settled by Chinese immigrants and still has a large ethnic Chinese population. Chinese holidays, especially Lunar New Year (Tet) and the Vegetarian Festival are important citywide holidays.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 07 FEBRUARY 2014 - HAT YAI, SONGKHLA, THAILAND:  Men carrying a small altar walk out of a foot massage shop in Hat Yai during Lunar New Year. Groups of men go business to business with small altars and business owners make offerings and pray at the altars.  Hat Yai was originally settled by Chinese immigrants and still has a large ethnic Chinese population. Chinese holidays, especially Lunar New Year (Tet) and the Vegetarian Festival are important citywide holidays.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 FEBRUARY 2014 - HAT YAI, SONGKHLA, THAILAND:  Folk dancers perform for Lunar New Year in Hat Yai. Hat Yai was originally settled by Chinese immigrants and still has a large ethnic Chinese population. Chinese holidays, especially Lunar New Year (Tet) and the Vegetarian Festival are important citywide holidays.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 FEBRUARY 2014 - HAT YAI, SONGKHLA, THAILAND: Folk dancers wait to perform during Lunar New Year on a main street in Hat Yai. Hat Yai was originally settled by Chinese immigrants and still has a large ethnic Chinese population. Chinese holidays, especially Lunar New Year (Tet) and the Vegetarian Festival are important citywide holidays.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 FEBRUARY 2014 - HAT YAI, SONGKHLA, THAILAND: A Dragon Dance performs at the Tong Sia Siang Tueng temple for Lunar New Year. Hat Yai was originally settled by Chinese immigrants and still has a large ethnic Chinese population. Chinese holidays, especially Lunar New Year (Tet) and the Vegetarian Festival are important citywide holidays. The Lunar New Year festival in Hat Yai is more than two weeks.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 FEBRUARY 2014 - HAT YAI, SONGKHLA, THAILAND: A folk dance performance in the Tong Sia Siang Tueng temple in Hat Yai. Hat Yai was originally settled by Chinese immigrants and still has a large ethnic Chinese population. Chinese holidays, especially Lunar New Year (Tet) and the Vegetarian Festival are important citywide holidays.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 FEBRUARY 2014 - HAT YAI, SONGKHLA, THAILAND: A Dragon Dance performs at the Tong Sia Siang Tueng temple for Lunar New Year. Hat Yai was originally settled by Chinese immigrants and still has a large ethnic Chinese population. Chinese holidays, especially Lunar New Year (Tet) and the Vegetarian Festival are important citywide holidays. The Lunar New Year festival in Hat Yai is more than two weeks.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 FEBRUARY 2014 - HAT YAI, SONGKHLA, THAILAND: Women pray during Lunar New Year in the Tong Sia Siang Tueng temple in Hat Yai. Hat Yai was originally settled by Chinese immigrants and still has a large ethnic Chinese population. Chinese holidays, especially Lunar New Year (Tet) and the Vegetarian Festival are important citywide holidays.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 FEBRUARY 2014 - HAT YAI, SONGKHLA, THAILAND: Children ride a toy train at the Chinese New Year Festival in Hat Yai. Hat Yai was originally settled by Chinese immigrants and still has a large ethnic Chinese population. Chinese holidays, especially Lunar New Year (Tet) and the Vegetarian Festival are important citywide holidays.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 FEBRUARY 2014 - HAT YAI, SONGKHLA, THAILAND: A member of a traditional folk dance troupe waits to perform for Lunar New Year at the Chinese New Year Festival at the Tong Sia Siang Tueng Shrine in Hat Yai. Hat Yai was originally settled by Chinese immigrants and still has a large ethnic Chinese population. Chinese holidays, especially Lunar New Year (Tet) and the Vegetarian Festival are important citywide holidays.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 31 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   A drummer for Chinese Lion dance troupe performs on Yaowarat Road during Lunar New Year festivities, also know as Tet and Chinese New Year, in Bangkok. This year is the Year of the Horse. The Lion Dance scares away evil spirits and brings prosperity and luck. Ethnic Chinese make up about 14% of Thailand and Chinese holidays are widely celebrated in Thailand.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 31 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Members of a Chinese Lion dance troupe on Yaowarat Road during Lunar New Year festivities, also know as Tet and Chinese New Year, in Bangkok. This year is the Year of the Horse. The Lion Dance scares away evil spirits and brings prosperity and luck. Ethnic Chinese make up about 14% of Thailand and Chinese holidays are widely celebrated in Thailand.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 31 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   A Chinese Lion dance troupe on Yaowarat Road during Lunar New Year festivities, also know as Tet and Chinese New Year, in Bangkok. This year is the Year of the Horse. The Lion Dance scares away evil spirits and brings prosperity and luck. Ethnic Chinese make up about 14% of Thailand and Chinese holidays are widely celebrated in Thailand.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 31 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   A drummer with a children's Chinese Lion dance troupe on Yaowarat Road during Lunar New Year festivities, also know as Tet and Chinese New Year, in Bangkok. This year is the Year of the Horse. The Lion Dance scares away evil spirits and brings prosperity and luck. Ethnic Chinese make up about 14% of Thailand and Chinese holidays are widely celebrated in Thailand.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 31 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Members of a children's Chinese Lion dance troupe on Yaowarat Road during Lunar New Year festivities, also know as Tet and Chinese New Year, in Bangkok. This year is the Year of the Horse. The Lion Dance scares away evil spirits and brings prosperity and luck. Ethnic Chinese make up about 14% of Thailand and Chinese holidays are widely celebrated in Thailand.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 31 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   People make offerings to Chinese deities as they walk down Yaowarat Road during Lunar New Year festivities, also know as Tet and Chinese New Year, in Bangkok. This year is the Year of the Horse. Ethnic Chinese make up about 14% of Thailand and Chinese holidays are widely celebrated in Thailand.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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