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Happy Lunar New Year!

Lunar New Year this year falls on Sunday, February 10, 2013. In the Chinese Zodiac, it’s now the Year of the Snake! Festivities always start the weekend it is closest to. (c) TetFestival.org Here are the different ways to say Happy New Year: “Xin Nian Kuai Le,” in Mandarin. “Gong Hei Fard Choy,” in Cantonese. “Chúc Mừng Năm Mới,” in Vietnamese. (c) Dang Ho Where the Festivals are: Orange County Little Saigon Friday-Sunday, February 8-10, 2013 Garden Grove’s Annual Tet Festival Garden Grove Park 9301 Westminster Ave Garden Grove, CA Friday 3pm-10pm Saturday 10am-10pm Sunday 10am-9pm www.tetfestival.org Located in the heart of Little Saigon in Orange County, California. “The Tet … READ MORE >>

Splash Pad at Atlantis Play Center in Garden Grove! #updated

Harry Dotson Park), this splash pad is located in one section of the park so it’s easy to keep an eye on the kids. Maybe it’s because my kids really enjoy water play this year, but I felt the water sprays were not super strong as some others. You’ll want to pack their sunblock and their wetsuits. A restroom is located toward the entrance of the park near the covered picnic area. If the splash pad is not a hit, don’t worry because there are lots to do at this park to keep them entertained such as some nearby swings (which my kids didn’t venture off to), large play structures … READ MORE >>

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