400 attend Chinese New Year event in New Castle

NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Even the fortune cookie she munched on couldn’t hide the smile on the face of 7-year-old Olivia Kaminski.

And why shouldn’t she be so happy?

Olivia and her family were among about 400 people tonight celebrating the Chinese New Year.

The Chinese New Year’s Eve event at the First Assembly of God Church here featured Chinese food, music and entertainment to celebrate the Year of the Tiger.

In August 2003, Scott and Karen Kaminski of New Castle adopted Olivia, born in China. In December 2004, the Kaminskis adopted Stephanie, who is now 10 and also was born in China.

“We love to come here,” said Scott, who, along with the rest of his family, wore traditional Chinese clothes to the event. “It allows the girls to experience their heritage. It’s great for them to learn the cultural aspects of where they came from. It’s about the culture and involving the kids.”

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