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Back by popular demand is the bilingual Lantern Riddle game, first introduced during last year's celebration of the Year of the Tiger. The Lantern Riddles are a traditional practice throughout China, observed during the ending days of the Lunar New Year festival, and victorious visitors will have the chance to choose from various Red Envelope prizes. Visitors will be treated to calligraphy demonstrations, musical performances, seal carvings, lion dances, fortune telling, kungfu and tai chi performances, and various other activities. This year the United States Postal Service will also be on hand with commemorative, limited addition Lunar New Years 2011 stamps and envelopes.
