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Senior Airman Adam Maynard helps bow Hong Wan Lung, the 175-foot Bok Kai dragon, while he and other Beale airman practice maneuvers on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. The airman will be carrying the dragon during the 132nd Bok Kai Parade this Saturday in downtown Marysville.
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Bok Kai festivals, past and present
February 24, 2012 10:09:41 AM
Check out the schedule for this weekend's Bok Kai Festival in Marysville, then view our photo and video archives from the annual event. And be sure to use the hashtag #bokkai on Twitter this weekend to make it a trending topic.
Saturday, Feb. 25
- 10 a.m.-5 p.m. - Tours of Chinese American History Museum of Northern California, 232 First St.
- 11 a.m. — The 132nd Bok Kai Festival Parade, downtown Marysville.
- 2 p.m. — Lion Dancing and Blessing of local businesses.
- 1:30 p.m.- 4 p.m. — Multicultural performances, Second Street between C and D streets in Marysville
- 4 p.m. - Hop Sing Society hosts lion/dragon dance demonstrations, C Street between First and Second streets
Sunday, Feb. 26
- 10 a.m.-5 p.m. — Tours of Chinese American History Museum of Northern California, 232 First St.
- 3 p.m. — Tea at Chinese American History Museum of Northern California, 232 First St.
- 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. — Tours of local history archives at the Yuba County Library, 303 Second St.
- 4 p.m. — Firing of the Bombs, First and C streets
Official site: www.bokkaifestival.com
On Facebook: /bokkaifestival
Photo archives
Mobile video archives
Marysville's Historic Bok Kai temple
2012 stories
Bok Kai poster harkens back to Chinese artist from Marysville
2012 Bok Kai Hostess recalls festival as child
Marysville's Bok Kai marks Year of Dragon
