PLANTATION, FLA. (WSVN) - A martial arts academy in Plantation joined people in South Florida and around the world in ringing in the Lunar New Year.
A Chinese New Year celebration was held at John Wai Martial Arts, located along South University Drive. Performers donned dragon and lion costumes and danced to live drums.
The holiday marks the beginning of the new year, according to the traditional Chinese lunar calendar, also known as the spring festival. It is the most important holiday in China.
Head instructor John Wai described what he believes this year has in store.
“It’s the year of opportunity. You have to go after what you want,” he said, “so, if you have goals, you have financial goals, you have relationship goals, business goals, go out, go after it, don’t sit around, and really, make 2024 the best year yet.”
2024 is the Year of the Dragon. Next year will celebrate the Snake.
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