This evening kicked off a month of celebrating the Chinese New Year in Beverly Hills. Officially February 10th is the start of the Year of the Snake, but many of the boutiques have decorated in Chinese red and serpents since mid January; red corresponding with fire, symbolizing good fortune and joy. The festivities included a dragon dance and demonstrations of dance and martial arts. Brooks Brothers held a private reception and shopping event catering by Xian restaurant where a cascade of gifts were offered to ensure a prosperous beginning to the new year.
