A Korean traditional drumming performance during the 42nd Annual Chinese New Year Fair in Downtown San Diego on Saturday. (Xavier Hernandez / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Photos: Chinese New Year Fair
Freelance photographer Xavier Hernandez captures the annual event that honors the local Chinese community with cultural performances, crafts and food in Downtown San Diego on Saturday
Families visited Downtown for the 42nd Annual Chinese New Year Fair in San Diego, CA. (Xavier Hernandez / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)People walking around Downtown during the 42nd Annual Chinese New Year Fair in San Diego, CA. (Xavier Hernandez / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)Crowds enjoyed the festivities during the 42nd Annual Chinese New Year Fair in Downtown San Diego, CA. (Xavier Hernandez / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)Helena Choe, a Korean traditional drum performer, during the 42nd Annual Chinese New Year Fair in Downtown San Diego, CA. (Xavier Hernandez / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)People walking around Downtown during the 42nd Annual Chinese New Year Fair in San Diego, CA. (Xavier Hernandez / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)During the 42nd Annual Chinese New Year Fair in Downtown San Diego, CA. (Xavier Hernandez / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)Crowds had the opportunitry to watch live performances during the 42nd Annual Chinese New Year Fair in Downtown San Diego, CA. (Xavier Hernandez / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)Elizabeth Shen-Beall eating a traditional Chinese snack named Tanghulu during the 42nd Annual Chinese New Year Fair in Downtown San Diego, CA. (Xavier Hernandez / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)Traditional foods, live performances, and shopping were all part of the festivities during the 42nd Annual Chinese New Year Fair in Downtown San Diego, CA. (Xavier Hernandez / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)Crowds enjoy live performances during the 42nd Annual Chinese New Year Fair in Downtown San Diego, CA. (Xavier Hernandez / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)Crowds enjoy live performances during the 42nd Annual Chinese New Year Fair in Downtown San Diego, CA. (Xavier Hernandez / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
