PHOTOS: ChinaFest 2024 celebrates Chinese Culture and the Year of the Dragon

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) held its annual ChinaFest event today to celebrate Chinese culture and ring in the Lunar New Year.

This year, attendees gathered on Saturday, Feb. 3 for the Year of the Dragon — which will officially begin on Saturday, Feb. 10. They engaged with Chinese cultural art and dance, with multiple performances and interactive activities offered throughout the day.

Keep scrolling to see photos of all of the amazing activities and performances hosted during the museum’s ChinaFest event!

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