Locals and tourists in Mexico's capital enjoyed a colorful Lunar New Year parade Wednesday to usher in the Year of the Snake. The busy Chinatown area of Mexico City was bustling with people buying Chinese merchandise and watching a dragon dance display.

Chinese New Year in Mexico City is every bit as riotous as you'd expect, with the capital's Chinatown coming to life in a blaze of color.

The writer and curator Su Wu’s version of tang yuan reflects her family’s history and her life in Mexico City.

Celebrations vary from culture to culture, but typically on the first day of Lunar New Year people visit the senior members of their extended family. One of the most recognizable celebrations is lion dance troupes, a dramatic tradition meant to usher in the New Year and expel evil spirits.

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The shoe features a colourful, floral print on the upper, which is inspired by the traditional decorations seen during the Lunar New Year celebrations in the city of Tianjin, China. It also features a metallic gold swoosh and a red and gold embroidered heel.

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