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Dancers stage a performance celebrating Chinese New Year at Brookfield Place in Lower Manhattan of New York City, the United States, on Feb. 9, 2019. Around 2,000 people watched a performance celebrating Chinese New Year on Saturday at Brookfield Place, an indoor commercial area in Lower Manhattan of New York City. Arts Brookfield, an initiative of real estate corporation Brookfield, staged around 10 programs lasting more than one hour, in partnership with non-profit New York Chinese Cultural Center (NYCCC). The performance is one of scores of activities in February in New York City to celebrate the Year of the Pig. Lion dance, Sichuan opera face-changing, martial arts, and traditional Chinese music and dance drew applause from spectators. (Xinhua/Liu Yanan)

NEW YORK, Feb. 9 (Xinhua) -- Around 2,000 people watched a performance celebrating Chinese New Year on Saturday at Brookfield Place, an indoor commercial area in Lower Manhattan of New York City.

Arts Brookfield, an initiative of real estate corporation Brookfield, staged around 10 programs lasting more than one hour, in partnership with non-profit New York Chinese Cultural Center (NYCCC).

The performance is one of scores of activities in February in New York City to celebrate the Year of the Pig.

Lion dance, Sichuan opera face-changing, martial arts, and traditional Chinese music and dance drew applause from spectators.

Arts Brookfield is thrilled to team up with the NYCCC to present this vibrant and colorful event for all to enjoy, said Elysa Marden, vice president of Arts and Events at Arts Brookfield.

"The performance is a long-time favorite for our visitors and their families, and we are delighted to provide a community gathering place to celebrate beloved traditions," said Marden.

As a cultural and educational institution dedicated to promoting the understanding and appreciation of Chinese arts in local and global communities since its founding in 1974, NYCCC has held similar activities in cooperation with Arts Brookfield over past few years.

Saturday's celebrations were held in the presence of local government officials, city council members and officials from the Consulate General of China in New York.