Chinese dissidents from the New York area gathered opposite the Chinese Consulate on June 4 to commemorate the 24th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre. Foremost in their minds was the fate of a documentary film maker who had dared to tell about the tortures used in China’s labor camps.

Chad Chen was born into an artistic family, in this environment, Chen grew interested in classical Chinese dance.

“I took a leave and came here from China just to watch the show. I waited for two months to see the show!” Guo emphasized excitedly.

The Year of the Dragon roared down the streets of Flushing on Saturday, with a parade to celebrate the most auspicious of animals in the Chinese zodiac.