PHOTOS: Metro Atlanta Celebrates Chinese New Year

An audience at the Culture Center of Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in Atlanta watches a lion and dragon dance performance. The two often get confused, but they are an important part of Chinese tradition.

Virginie Kippelen / WABE

This weekend, many in Chamblee, Georgia, celebrated the Chinese New Year with multicultural performances, authentic festival food and art exhibits.

One festival was held Feb. 17 and 18  at the Culture Center of Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in Atlanta. Another two-day celebration was held at the Atlanta Chinatown Mall. Families came to watch lion and dragon dances, a fashion show, Kung Fu, singing performances, musical performances and more.

Chinatown Mall is also home to a food court of six Chinese restaurants and two dine-ins that serve authentic food year-round.