Chinatown Victoria B.C. New Years Dragon Lion Dance 2011 

The Dragon dance is held every February in Chinatown, Victoria to celebrate the Chinese New Years.
Gung Hay Fat Choy means "Best wishes and Congratulations. Have a prosperous and good year."
Chinese New Year is the longest and most important festivity in the Chinese Lunisolar Calendar. The origin of Chinese New Year is itself centuries old and gains significance because of several myths and traditions. Ancient Chinese New Year is a reflection on how the people behaved and what they believed in the most.