Jamaica THEN, Celebrating Youth Cuba 60 years of Dixieland NOW strength and Jazz Fest independence Page 33 Page 6 Page 35 The newspaper for the new millennium 510-494-1999 [email protected] www.tricityvoice.com January 21, 2014 Vol. 13 No. 3 BY ISABELLA OHLMEYER Republic Day holds historic value in the heart and mind of every Indian. January 26 honors the date when the citizens of India began to govern themselves by choosing their own govern- ment. The path to self-rule was not easy. Vasco da Gama, a Portuguese explorer, discovered India in 1498. Portuguese were the first European power to arrive to India, but they were isolated due to lack of resources to maintain an empire. The British and the French then took control in 1961. Britain ruled India as a colony and would relinquish power only after a long struggle. During World War II, India was controlled by the British who had declared war with Germany. continued on page 11 BY SARA GIUSTI famine struck. For years Nian terrorized villages, pil- laging all he could eat, ransacking peace of mind for Get ready to party like it’s 4712! a piece of meat. Finally, the villagers realized that Chinese New Year is one of the most important Nian was afraid of three things: the color red, fire, holidays in Chinese culture and is celebrated for fif- and loud noises. Thus, the jubilance of Chinese teen days, from New Years’ Eve to The Lantern Fes- New Year celebrations that we know today was tival on the 15th day of the first month in the born: red ornaments decorated houses, firecrackers Chinese calendar (typically in February or early lit up the night, fires roared, and drums were beat to March). This year, the New Year falls on January 31, ward off Nian. It worked. The ritual has been re- marking the 4712th year of the Chinese calendar. peated ever since in celebration of people’s willing- Legend has it that the Chinese New Year began ness to cooperate and in Nian’s demise. with a ferocious monster, Nian, who lived in the mountains and would hunt in villages when winter’s continued on page 7 SUBMITTED BY CHABOT SPACE & SCIENCE CENTER habot Space & Science Center and the Bay Area Interna- tional Children’s Film Festival (BAICFF) have joined C forces to present the 6th annual “Playdate for the Imagi- nation” where education and imagination collide. The festival of- fers families a cinematic view of the world’s varied cultures and traditions, with films that inspire curiosity and conversation and allow children to experience a wide range of cultural perspectives. Oakland’s The Renaissance School partnered with Screen 360: Films for Children of the World in January 2009 to produce the first Bay Area International Children’s Film Festival. It began as a fundraiser to support educational programs which foster global understanding and cultural exchange, such as The Renaissance School’s biannual international travel program. The festival has grown each year, presenting over 185 highly artistic family-friendly films from across the globe in its five year history. Workshops are also incorporated into the day, introducing hundreds of children to the world of animation and live-action filmmaking. The January 25 and 26 festival will showcase animated, live ac- tion and documentary short and feature films from around the continued on page 5 INDEX Classified. 28 Kid Scoop . 29 Sports . 28 Subscribe . 14 Arts & Entertainment . 19 Community Bulletin Board . 29 Mind Twisters . 24 Contact Us . 25 Obituary . 23 Bookmobile Schedule . 21 Editorial/Opinion . 25 Protective Services . 8 Business . 12 It’s a date . 19 Public Notices. 31 Page 2 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE January 21, 2014 Learn How to Stay Healthy This Winter and Beyond ungs are critical to our breathing, yet many people are unaware of the L many risks they take with these vital organs. Smoking and exposure to harmful chemicals or illnesses can compro- mise the health of lungs, with the possibil- Washington Hospital’s lung health seminar is a great opportunity to learn more about recent updates in lung ity of long-term or debilitating conditions care and how to stay healthy during the current flu season. 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