Chinatown celebrates Chinese New Year

CREATED Feb. 17, 2013

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  • The Chinese New Year celebrations continued around Las Vegas this weekend. Video by ktnv.com

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  • Courtesy: Las Vegas News Bureau, Darrin Bush

  • Courtesy: Las Vegas News Bureau, Darrin Bush

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  • Palms Casino Resort celebrates Chinese New Year, Courtesy: © Erik Kabik

  • Palms Casino Resort celebrates Chinese New Year, Courtesy: © Erik Kabik

  • Palms Casino Resort celebrates Chinese New Year, Courtesy: © Erik Kabik

  • Palms Casino Resort celebrates Chinese New Year, Courtesy: © Erik Kabik

  • Palms Casino Resort celebrates Chinese New Year, Courtesy: © Erik Kabik

  • Palms Casino Resort celebrates Chinese New Year, Courtesy: © Erik Kabik

  • Palms Casino Resort celebrates Chinese New Year, Courtesy: © Erik Kabik

  • Palms Casino Resort celebrates Chinese New Year, Courtesy: © Erik Kabik

  • Palms Casino Resort celebrates Chinese New Year, Courtesy: © Erik Kabik

  • Palms Casino Resort celebrates Chinese New Year, Courtesy: © Erik Kabik

Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) -- The Chinese New Year celebrations continued around Las Vegas this weekend.

One took place in the Chinatown Plaza on Sunday.

Congresswoman Dina Titus was on hand to help kick-off the "Painting the Dragon's Eyes" ceremony.

In the Chinese culture, for the New Year festivals, painting the eyes keeps evil spirits away and shows respect for the gods.