Time out...

... for a little announcement.

恭喜發財
(kung hei fat choy)

Chinese New Year 2006 (or 4703, depending on your calendar), the Year of the Dog is just around the corner!

Check out some of these events:

New Year's Flower Market Fair
Saturday, January 21, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sunday, January 22, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Flowering quince, gladiolas, orchids and blooms and produce of all kinds are for sale in a street fair along with traditional Chinese dance, music, art, and cultural displays. Saturday, on Grant Avenue, from Broadway to Clay Street. Sunday, on Pacific Avenue, from Kearny to Stockton. Free

Chinese New Year Day - Year of the Dog
Sunday, January 29

Miss Chinatown U.S.A. Pageant
Friday, February 4, 7:30 p.m.
Since 1958, Chinese American women from across the country have competed for the title of Miss Chinatown USA.

Chinese New Year Parade
Saturday, February 11, 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m., RAIN or SHINE

And, of course, our own family dinner at Tong Palace on Saturday, February 4th!

新年快樂

Check out the SFGate.com for a full listing of New Year's events.