Celebration held in Baghdad to mark Chinese New Year


By Jamal

BAGHDAD, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) -- A celebration was held in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Thursday to mark the Chinese Lunar New Year, which fell on Feb. 10 this year.

The event, which was hosted by the Iraqi-Chinese Friendship Association, featured Chinese dragon and lion dances and other traditional Chinese performances.

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