The Lunar New Year unfolds every year in Boston’s Chinatown, the third largest in the United States after San Francisco and New York.
For many, it's a deeply personal and communal experience. In 2023, it was a chance to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit.
In this moment, the masked figure embodies playful mischief. The bold red and gold, steeped in cultural symbolism, speak of good fortune and protection against negativity. Behind them, the lion, with its fierce yet friendly presence, moves through the street as a guardian of prosperity. The crowd stands not just as spectators, but as threads in the fabric of a tradition that weaves together past, present, and future.
This celebration isn’t only about spectacle; it’s about community, resilience, and the enduring power of shared rituals that ground us while inviting us forward.🌙🧧
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Moments in the Middle is a series on Heartbreak's blog, the Heartbeat, featuring photography by Fidelis Teixeira curated by Marielle Hall. It's about defining those middle moments—the times that often go unnoticed but carry the weight of who we are and what we value. These are the moments of connection: to place, to community, and to each other. Learn more here. You can search more on the blog here.