Lion dancers perform.
Sophia Dmaneewong, 8, performs a lion dance with Eastern Ways during the Chinese New Year celebration in Locke, California on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (Photo by Annie Barker/Stocktonia/CatchLight Local/Report for America)

Hundreds of people flocked to Locke to celebrate the Chinese New Year on Saturday. 

Lion dancers perform as a small dog watches.
Taisimo Molina, right, holds Peaches the dog during a lion dance performance with Eastern Ways during the Chinese New Year celebration in Locke, California on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (Photo by Annie Barker/Stocktonia/CatchLight Local/Report for America)

Attendees were treated to a lion dance as well as martial arts and Tai Chi demonstrations from Eastern Ways.

People demonstrate martial arts.
Patti Doll performs with a blade with Eastern Ways during the Chinese New Year celebration in Locke, California on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (Photo by Annie Barker/Stocktonia/CatchLight Local/Report for America)

Activities included crafts for children, calligraphy and a screening of the film “Voices” Chinese Women of the Delta”.


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