Chinese New Year - The Year of the Rooster

Each year in China, the people use a variety of techniques to scare away the bad luck that has accumulated over the previous year. One such tradition involves the Dragon Dance - a large costume or puppet that people carry through the street. Mom made a dragon costume for my classroom in January 2003. This marks the 14th year of the tradition of scaring away all the bad luck in the music room.  Thanks, Mom!