Chinese elders apply eyelids to a lotus dragon during the celebration of the Chinese New Year in the district of Binondo on February 9, 2013 in Manila, Philippines. Only after being fitted with eyelids can a dragon 'come to life', according to traditional Chinese dragon makers. The Chinese New Year begins tomorrow and this year is the year of the snake, known by locals as 'Spring Festival' or 'Lunar New Year' it is celebrated annually by Chinese Filipinos who make up roughly 20 percent of the local population.
{"Image ImageDescription": "MANILA, PHILIPPINES - FEBRUARY 09:  Chinese elders apply eyelids to a lotus dragon during the celebration of the Chinese New Year in the district of Binondo on February 9, 2013 in Manila, Philippines. Only after being fitted with eyelids can a dragon 'come to life', according to traditional Chinese dragon makers. The Chinese New Year begins tomorrow and this year is the year of the snake, known by locals as 'Spring Festival' or 'Lunar New Year' it is celebrated annually by Chinese Filipinos who make up roughly 20 percent of the local population.  (Photo by Dondi Tawatao/Getty Images)", "Image Copyright": "2013 Dondi Tawatao"}