Barbie Collector Dolls Of The World Festivals Of The World Chinese New Year Barbie Doll

Barbie Collector Dolls Of The World Festivals Of The World Chinese New Year Barbie Doll Review

Barbie Collector Dolls Of The World Festivals Of The World Chinese New Year Barbie Doll Feature

• Collector Chinese New Year Barbie
• Wearing a red dress featuring traditional Chinese motifs and a mandarin collar
• Chinese New Year starts with the new moon on the first day of the year and ends the evening of the full moon fifteen days later
• Fashion Doll Collectible
• Age Range 6 Years And Up

On the first day of the First Moon of the lunar calendar, the most important celebration in China begins. Homes are decorated with paper banners adorned with happy wishes, pretty flowers and platters of oranges and tangerine. At midnight on Chinese New Year's Eve, fireworks fire and the festival begins.

One of the most wondrous spectacles of the festival is the dragon dance. Many people carry long silk dragons, dancing in procession as musicians play gongs and drums. A happy celebrant is dressed in a silky red gown decorated with yellow flowers and a phoenix, a symbol of happiness and joy. Flowers and butterflies, symbols of long life and beauty, are in her upswept hair. She is very happy to receive the gift of a red Lai-See Envelope. Doll measures 12" tall.