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Warm welcome - Seattle

Chinese language teachers Yan Chen (left) and Ying Tao (right) are welcomed by members of the Confucius Institute of Washington and families as they arrive at the Seattle International airport from China on Sunday. Linda Deng / China Daily

Way to fly - Snoqualmie, Wa

Hainan Airlines, a sponsor of the Boeing Classic, set up a booth at the visitor entrance of the event to showcase its North America and China routes, attracting visitors who took part in the interactive activities on Sunday. Linda Deng / China Daily

Get in lion - Seattle

A lion dance kicks off the annual celebration by Seattle Chinese Radio on Sunday. Washington state senator Bob Hasegawa, Judge Mark Chow and other community leaders attended the event. Linda Deng / China Daily

Face up to it - Seattle

Bian lian (changing faces), an ancient art from China, is performed as part of an annual celebration hosted by Seattle Chinese Radio on Sunday. Linda Deng / China Daily

(China Daily USA 09/02/2016 page14)