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Leung's White Crane, 2014 Chinese New Year Parade

A Huge Lion Head
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Many strong men, with the Leung's White Crane contingent, carried a huge lion head down Market Street.


Leung's White Crane external link   •  International Dragon & Lion Dance Association   •  32 St. Louis Place, San Francisco, California   •  2014 Chinese New Year Parade   •  Market Street at Geary, San Francisco, California   •  37° 47' 15.37" N, 122° 24' 10.07" W   •  (Photo taken 19:33:45 Saturday 15 February 2014)   •  (Photo posted Friday 4 April 2014)   •  © 2014 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C14_1022
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Symbols, Drums, And Banners
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Next was a humble hand pulled cart with a drummer inside backed by lavish banners. Surrounding that drum cart were other folks playing cymbals and small drums.


Leung's White Crane external link   •  International Dragon & Lion Dance Association   •  32 St. Louis Place, San Francisco, California   •  2014 Chinese New Year Parade   •  Market Street at Geary, San Francisco, California   •  37° 47' 15.37" N, 122° 24' 10.07" W   •  (Photo taken 19:33:47 Saturday 15 February 2014)   •  (Photo posted Friday 4 April 2014)   •  © 2014 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C14_1028
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Tall Lion Surrounded By Small Dragon
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A tall lion made its way down Market Street. As it was moved along, a dragon surrounding it undulated and moved its head.


Leung's White Crane external link   •  International Dragon & Lion Dance Association   •  32 St. Louis Place, San Francisco, California   •  2014 Chinese New Year Parade   •  Market Street at Geary, San Francisco, California   •  37° 47' 15.37" N, 122° 24' 10.07" W   •  (Photo taken 19:33:54 Saturday 15 February 2014)   •  (Photo posted Friday 4 April 2014)   •  © 2014 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C14_1032
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Final Huge Lit Dragon
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The parade ended with the arrival of the longest and most dramatic dragon of the parade. It was lit from inside and moved slowly back and forth across the street, first thrilling one side, then the other.


Leung's White Crane external link   •  International Dragon & Lion Dance Association   •  32 St. Louis Place, San Francisco, California   •  2014 Chinese New Year Parade   •  Market Street at Geary, San Francisco, California   •  37° 47' 15.37" N, 122° 24' 10.07" W   •  (Photo taken 19:35:07 Saturday 15 February 2014)   •  (Photo posted Friday 4 April 2014)   •  © 2014 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C14_1039
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Close UP Of Dragon Head
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A close up view of the dragon's head, as seen from the side.


Leung's White Crane external link   •  International Dragon & Lion Dance Association   •  32 St. Louis Place, San Francisco, California   •  2014 Chinese New Year Parade   •  Market Street at Geary, San Francisco, California   •  37° 47' 15.37" N, 122° 24' 10.07" W   •  (Photo taken 19:35:14 Saturday 15 February 2014)   •  (Photo posted Friday 4 April 2014)   •  © 2014 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C14_1043
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Firecrackers Lead The Dragon
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Firecrackers exploded just ahead of the dragon, leading its way down the street.


Leung's White Crane external link   •  International Dragon & Lion Dance Association   •  32 St. Louis Place, San Francisco, California   •  2014 Chinese New Year Parade   •  Market Street at Geary, San Francisco, California   •  37° 47' 15.37" N, 122° 24' 10.07" W   •  (Photo taken 19:35:17 Saturday 15 February 2014)   •  (Photo posted Friday 4 April 2014)   •  © 2014 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C14_1046
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Dragon Passed Comics
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The dragon seen across the street. It had just thrilled the crowds on that side of the street (the crowds in front of the comics store).


Leung's White Crane external link   •  International Dragon & Lion Dance Association   •  32 St. Louis Place, San Francisco, California   •  2014 Chinese New Year Parade   •  Market Street at Geary, San Francisco, California   •  37° 47' 15.37" N, 122° 24' 10.07" W   •  (Photo taken 19:35:31 Saturday 15 February 2014)   •  (Photo posted Friday 4 April 2014)   •  © 2014 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C14_1051
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Dragon Followed The Ball
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The dragon followed a ball held by a man who led it back and forth across the street.


Leung's White Crane external link   •  International Dragon & Lion Dance Association   •  32 St. Louis Place, San Francisco, California   •  2014 Chinese New Year Parade   •  Market Street at Geary, San Francisco, California   •  37° 47' 15.37" N, 122° 24' 10.07" W   •  (Photo taken 19:35:39 Saturday 15 February 2014)   •  (Photo posted Friday 4 April 2014)   •  © 2014 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C14_1056
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The Tail Passed Last
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The huge, long tail of the dragon passed by last. It's internal lighting created a lovely, dramatic scene.


Leung's White Crane external link   •  International Dragon & Lion Dance Association   •  32 St. Louis Place, San Francisco, California   •  2014 Chinese New Year Parade   •  Market Street at Geary, San Francisco, California   •  37° 47' 15.37" N, 122° 24' 10.07" W   •  (Photo taken 19:35:50 Saturday 15 February 2014)   •  (Photo posted Friday 4 April 2014)   •  © 2014 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C14_1070
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Video Of Dragon Tail Departing
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A video of the last dragon of the parade. Here we show the tail as it winds its way down Market street, sadly bringing the parade to a close.


Leung's White Crane external link   •  International Dragon & Lion Dance Association   •  32 St. Louis Place, San Francisco, California   •  2014 Chinese New Year Parade   •  Market Street at Geary, San Francisco, California   •  37° 47' 15.37" N, 122° 24' 10.07" W   •  (Photo taken 19:37:02 Saturday 15 February 2014)   •  (Photo posted Friday 4 April 2014)   •  © 2014 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C14_1082
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