The Celebration of the Year of the Monkey was held on January 31, 2004 at the California State University, Sacramento・s University Union. It was estimated that 3500 people attended the one-day festival. A milestone for the organization of the Chinese New Year Celebration Alliance this year is its record breaking: A record number of 16 local community organizations joined the Alliance to celebrate this event. The celebration received well coverage by media outlets such as the major television stations in Sacramento and Chinese television stations in Bay Area and Taiwan, as well as the Sacramento Bee and Chinese Newspaper World Journal and Qiao Bao. Highlights of the event:
The Year of Monkey Stamp Unveiling
Every year, the United States Poster Office issues a Chinese zodiac stamp in recognition of the arrival of Chinese New Year. The unveiling of the Chinese zodiac stamp has been a traditional program in the Sacramento Chinese New Year Celebration. This year, Folsom U.S. Post Master Stu Jann, along with Chair Jane Liang unveiled the Year of Monkey Stamp at the main stage of the Chinese New Year Celebration Festival.
Stage Program
Featuring Chinese lion and dragon dance, Chinese Marshall Arts, children・s dance, folk dance and Chinese music played by both Chinese music instruments and western music instruments.
Children・s Game
With a jump house and 12 different games for children
of all age to play and win prizes.
Painting Exhibition
Featuring Mr. Shanfu Zhao・s heavy color paintings, collages, and stage set designs.
Karaoke Contest
Six winners in five places. Each winner won a $20 gift certificate from sponsoring restaurants. The cash prizes are:
1st place: $120
2nd place: $80
3rd place: $60
4th place: $20
5th place: $20
Business Exhibition
More than 55 companies had their booth at the business exhibition room.
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