Ceremonial Dragon Dance Starts Chinese New Year At Palazzo Las Vegas
Ceremonial Dragon Dance kicked off the Chinese New Year Celebrations today at The Venetian and The Palazzo where Dr. Miriam and Mr. Sheldon G. Adelson, chairman of the board for Las Vegas Sands Corp., painted the eyes of the majestic dragon, bringing it to life.
Dragon Dance During Chinese New Year At The Venetian and The Palazzo
The colorful spectacle paraded through the casino before arriving in The Waterfall & Atrium Gardens of The Palazzo for the 128-foot dragon’s inaugural fire breathing.
128 Foot Fire Breathing Dragon At The Palazzo
Ceremonial Dragon Dance At The Palazzo 2012
Surrounded by overhead lanterns, fresh bamboo and the feng shui inspired gardens, guests were seen feeding traditional red envelopes to the lion dancers and circling the 8,000-pound dragon three times to bring good fortune in 2012.
Spanning the entire atrium, the signature dragon attraction took more than a year to create and is the brainchild of more than 100 artisans from across the globe. Taking 10 days to install on site, the dragon and surrounding décor is designed by the ancient Chinese art of feng shui.
The Year of The Dragon
Throughout the month of February, Zine Noodles Dim Sum at The Palazzo will offer a limited-time auspicious Chinese New Year menu including live lobster and manila clams. Additionally, the bars and lounges of The Venetian and The Palazzo will offer an exclusive Dragon Cocktail for guests to enjoy.
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