The History of Chinese New Year in L.A. in Pictures (1925-71) Chinese New Year's celebration in January 1925 Chinese New Year's celebration in January 1925, showing Tsweje, the Lion of Good, driving away the evil spirits; Credit: Los Angeles Public Library Chinese New Year's celebration in January 1925 Chinese New Year's celebration in January 1925, showing Tsweje, the Lion of Good, driving away the evil spirits; Credit: Los Angeles Public Library the Lion of Good Chinese New Year's celebration in January 1925, showing Tsweje, the Lion of Good, driving away the evil spirits; Credit: Los Angeles Public Library the Lion of Good Chinese New Year's celebration in January 1925, showing Tsweje, the Lion of Good, driving away the evil spirits; Credit: Los Angeles Public Library 1941: This study of two patriarchs show how most Chinese people welcome the New Year — by making a lot of noise with musical instruments. Chung Fook Chinese New Year's celebration in January 1925, showing Tsweje, the Lion of Good, driving away the evil spirits; Credit: Los Angeles Public Library 1941: This study of two patriarchs show how most Chinese people welcome the New Year — by making a lot of noise with musical instruments. Chung Fook Chinese New Year's celebration in January 1925, showing Tsweje, the Lion of Good, driving away the evil spirits; Credit: Los Angeles Public Library 1957: Thousands of citizens jam the streets of New Chinatown to watch the annual New Year parade through the streets. The traditional dragon Chinese New Year's celebration in January 1925, showing Tsweje, the Lion of Good, driving away the evil spirits; Credit: Los Angeles Public Library bad luck and misfortune Chinese New Year's celebration in January 1925, showing Tsweje, the Lion of Good, driving away the evil spirits; Credit: Los Angeles Public Library bad luck and misfortune Chinese New Year's celebration in January 1925, showing Tsweje, the Lion of Good, driving away the evil spirits; Credit: Los Angeles Public Library 1958. Other children march behind Chinese New Year's celebration in January 1925, showing Tsweje, the Lion of Good, driving away the evil spirits; Credit: Los Angeles Public Library 1958. Other children march behind Chinese New Year's celebration in January 1925, showing Tsweje, the Lion of Good, driving away the evil spirits; Credit: Los Angeles Public Library 1958 Chinese New Year's celebration in January 1925, showing Tsweje, the Lion of Good, driving away the evil spirits; Credit: Los Angeles Public Library bringing in the Year of the Dog. The pageant was highlighted by the traditional lion dance. Willie Soohoo led the procession.; Credit: Howard Ballew/Los Angeles Public Library Chinese New Year's celebration in January 1925, showing Tsweje, the Lion of Good, driving away the evil spirits; Credit: Los Angeles Public Library The Chinese dragon thrilled a crowd of more than 15 Chinese New Year's celebration in January 1925, showing Tsweje, the Lion of Good, driving away the evil spirits; Credit: Los Angeles Public Library 
Chinese New Year's celebration in January 1925Chinese New Year's celebration in January 1925, showing Tsweje, the Lion of Good, driving away the evil spirits; Credit: Los Angeles Public Library
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