CultureMediaPhoto EssayPhoto Essay: L.A. Chinatown Celebrates Lunar New Year with Firecracker RunBy Amy Wong - March 4, 20262ShareFacebook Twitter Email Print 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