CultureMediaPhoto EssayPhoto Essay: L.A. Chinatown Celebrates Lunar New Year with Firecracker RunBy Amy WongMarch 4, 2026074 Immortals Lion Dance Group performing in Chinatown in Los Angeles, CA. March 1, 2026. Amy Wong/The Occidental Lion Dancer during the firecracker lighting in Chinatown in Los Angeles, CA. March 1, 2026. Amy Wong/The Occidental Runners starting the 10k run in Chinatown in Los Angeles, CA. March 1, 2026. Amy Wong/The Occidental Immortals Lion Dance Group performing in Chinatown in Los Angeles, CA. March 1, 2026. Amy Wong/The Occidental Two runners posing for their friend before the 10k run in Chinatown in Los Angeles, CA. March 1, 2026. Amy Wong/The Occidental Immortals Lion Dance Group performing in Chinatown in Los Angeles, CA. March 1, 2026. Amy Wong/The Occidental Runner with a toy monkey finishing the 5k run in Chinatown in Los Angeles, CA. March 1, 2026. Amy Wong/The Occidental Runner celebrating as she finishes the 5k run in Chinatown in Los Angeles, CA. March 1, 2026. Amy Wong/The Occidental Immortals Lion Dance Group performing in Chinatown in Los Angeles, CA. March 1, 2026. Amy Wong/The Occidental Runner celebrating as she finishes the 5k run in Chinatown in Los Angeles, CA. March 1, 2026. Amy Wong/The Occidental Immortals Lion Dance Group performing in Chinatown in Los Angeles, CA. March 1, 2026. Amy Wong/The Occidental Runner during the 5k run in Chinatown in Los Angeles, CA. March 1, 2026. Amy Wong/The Occidental Runner celebrating as he finishes the 5k run in Chinatown in Los Angeles, CA. March 1, 2026. Amy Wong/The Occidental Runner posing with a Lion Dancer in Chinatown in Los Angeles, CA. March 1, 2026. Amy Wong/The Occidental Amy WongShareEmailCopy URLFacebookXWhatsApp LEAVE A REPLYComment:Please enter your comment! Name:*Please enter your name here Email:*You have entered an incorrect email address!Please enter your email address here Website: Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. ΔRead more CultureFalling ‘Head Over Heels’ in love with the spring musical Cole Banks - April 8, 2026 Occidental College’s theater department is bringing to the stage “Head Over Heels,” a musical comedy consisting of songs by... CultureOccidental’s student diversity shines during graduation celebrations Arlo Gallati - April 8, 2026 The week prior to Commencement, graduates have the opportunity to take part in cultural graduation ceremonies, according to the 2026... CultureA spotlight for storytellers: Occidental Children’s Theater takes center stage Angus Kapstein Parkhill - April 8, 2026 The Occidental Children’s Theater is a theater troupe in its 31st year of performing fairytale-inspired shows and hosting camps for local... CultureJoey Valence & Brae and student openers bring high-energy to SpringFest Diana Trutia - April 8, 2026 Occidental’s annual SpringFest concert featured headliner Joey Valence & Brae, with student openers Aitan Milman (sophomore) and Hannah Fortvne (senior), April 4 at Remsen... CultureJoey Valence and Brae Light Up Springfest 2026 with Student Openers Amy Wong - April 8, 2026 CultureLA Phil internships introduced as gateway to music industry Villathina Ly - April 4, 2026 As part of a new 10-week summer program, the Hollywood Bowl-Occidental College Internship program offers 10 internship opportunities for...Latest articles SportsControlling the uncontrollable: athletes’ superstitions and rituals Nora Youngelson - April 12, 2026 SportsWomen’s tennis finds rhythm after early-season struggles Liz Hermosillo - April 8, 2026 Sports‘We-before-me’: student managers star in supporting roles Julian Levy - April 8, 2026 CultureFalling ‘Head Over Heels’ in love with the spring musical Cole Banks - April 8, 2026 CultureOccidental’s student diversity shines during graduation celebrations Arlo Gallati - April 8, 2026 CultureA spotlight for storytellers: Occidental Children’s Theater takes center stage Angus Kapstein Parkhill - April 8, 2026