He came to Center City and Chinatown to shop, take pictures, and get into the mood for the Year of the Dragon, which starts on Feb. 10. The Fashion District will host its celebration on Feb. 10 and 17 with a Lion Dance, kids crafts, and a presentation by BalletSunMi. Other Lunar New Year events in the region include the annual parade in Chinatown on Feb. 11.
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Since 1998, a black-and-white photo has appeared every Monday in staff photographer Tom Gralish’s “Scene Through the Lens” photo column in The Inquirer’s local news section. Here are the most recent, in color: