Texas cities play host to Chinese festivities
China DailyTexas, the second most populous US state, is embracing Lunar New Year celebrations, which are popping up more fabulously than ever before, in places ranging from public libraries to children's museums, local bars and Asian restaurants in both big cities and some small towns. Post Houston, a downtown entertainment and cultural hub in the state's largest city, hosted a massive Lunar New Year festival on Sunday with eye-catching performances, a carnival-like Asian pop-up market featuring food vendors, games, crafts and other cultural activities, as well as a grand party in the night. The free, family-orientated outdoor event includes exciting cultural performances and delicious food, inspired by Lunar New Year traditions across Asia. The Lone Star state "has never really gone all out for the celebrated Chinese festival, not like people over on the West Coast.But thankfully, times are changing," said a recent report from the Thrillist, a US online media website covering food, drink, travel and entertainment.