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Vietnamese Catholics celebrate Lunar New Year with pho, dragons and dancing

Zoey Maraist | Catholic Herald Staff Writer

1/18/23

A girl greets a performer in a dragon costume at the Lunar New Year festival Jan. 14, 2023. ZOEY MARAIST | CATHOLIC HERALD

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Girls perform a traditional Vietnamese hat dance. ZOEY MARAIST | CATHOLIC HERALD

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Adorer of the Holy Cross Sr. Wendy Tran assists customers at the balloon animal stand. ZOEY MARAIST | CATHOLIC HERALD

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Performers in a dragon costume walk off the stage to greet the crowd. ZOEY MARAIST | CATHOLIC HERALD

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A volunteer spins cotton candy for festivalgoers. ZOEY MARAIST | CATHOLIC HERALD

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Girls pose while performing a traditional Vietnamese hat dance. ZOEY MARAIST | CATHOLIC HERALD

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Vietnamese children sing during a performance at the Lunar New Year festival Jan. 14. ZOEY MARAIST | CATHOLIC HERALD

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A volunteer prepares soup for a customer. ZOEY MARAIST | CATHOLIC HERALD

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Our Lady of La Vang Mission celebrated Tet or Lunar New Year with a festival at Dulles Expo Center Jan. 14-15. The Vietnamese community, which currently meets for Mass at St. Veronica Church in Chantilly, is raising money for a home of their own. They are a mission of Holy Martyrs of Vietnam Church in Arlington. The event included Vietnamese food, dance performances and activities for children.

Vietnamese Catholics celebrate Lunar New Year with pho, dragons and dancing

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