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On Feb. 10 in The Shoppes at The Palazzo, a traditional fan dance will be held, complete with red envelopes.A product of 77 global artists and artisans, the water snake and giant peach tree in The Waterfall Atrium & Gardens inside The Palazzo are the main focus of the Chinese New Year 2013 art installation.

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To commemorate Chinese New Year 2013, The Venetian and The Palazzo are celebrating the Year of the Snake in a number of extravagant ways. Through Feb. 25, guests will be greeted with opulent holiday-inspired art and décor, restaurant offerings, and incentive cards. A ceremonial dragon dance will officially kick off Chinese New Year 2013 on Feb. 9, at 3:30 p.m.

EYE PAINTING CEREMONY AND DRAGON DANCE KICK OFF ON FEB. 9

A highlight of Chinese New Year celebrations, the dragon dance, is said to bring good luck and prosperity for the new year. On Saturday, Feb. 9, at 3:30 p.m., this ceremonial dragon dance will begin with an eye painting ceremony at The Venetian porte cochere. The dragon dance will wind its way through The Venetian lobby and casino before stopping in The Palazzo Waterfall Atrium, then finding its way through The Palazzo casino, lobby, and ending at The Palazzo porte cochere. This exciting event features firecrackers, and a parade of dancers and drummers dressed in authentic clothing.

THE PALAZZO'S WATERFALL ATRIUM FEATURES MASSIVE ART INSTALLATION

To commemorate the Year of the Snake, the resort's floral and horticulture department worked with a team of 77 artists and artisans from around the world, and consulted with a Feng Shui master, to produce the massive animated art installation. This colossal structure towers nearly 40 feet above The Waterfall & Atrium Gardens of The Palazzo, and features a giant peach tree and animated snake.

"Chinese New Year is such a special event to our guests, that constructing and designing something that's not only authentic, but in grand Las Vegas fashion was important," said Dana Beatty, director of floral and horticulture for The Venetian and The Palazzo. "We took into account specifics to bring luck in 2013, such as length, color, and gender of the snake, but made it a spectacle our guests will never forget."

The art installation features Sophie Chow, a whimsical blue snake twisted throughout a giant peach tree. She is 98-feet long, with animated features including blinking eyes, a tongue that moves in and out, and a head that moves side to side. Her face is intentionally juvenile to pay tribute to the birth of a new year.