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TRAVEL BLOG1.24.08
Photo: Preparing for the Year of the RatA photographer caught children in Hong Kong making radish dim sum—well, at least one of them was working on it—in preparation for Chinese New Year celebrations. Meanwhile, elsewhere in the city, Disneyland officials are boldly re-branding the year of the rat, which begins next month. In an effort to appeal to local traditions, the Wall Street Journal reports, “Disney is suiting up Mickey and Minnie in special red Chinese New Year outfits, and declaring 2008 the Year of the Mouse.” The Main Street parade features a dragon dance and an appearance by none other than the god of wealth. (No, not Robert Iger.) Categories: Weblog • Hong Kong • Planet Theme Park • Travel Photography 
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COMMENTSI would like to reprint the photo and article above in the British Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia magazine. Would you please give your approval?
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By on 2.2.08 at 11:08 PM
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By JohnD on 2.3.08 at 12:27 PM
Those kids in rat dressing are so adorable. By Sim on 2.19.08 at 05:16 PM
Nice photos and story! By on 5.27.08 at 01:22 AM
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