Bobby Flay and Caesars Palace Commemorate Year of the Rabbit with Lion Dance Parade

Bobby Flay of Mesa Grill and Caesars Palace celebrate Chinese New Year
In honor of Chinese New Year, Caesars Palace celebrated with a festive décor and symbolic lion dance performances for the Year of the Rabbit (Photo: © Erik Kabik/ RETNA/ www.erikkabik.com)

Bobby Flay of Mesa Grill and Caesars Palace celebrate Chinese New Year

Bobby Flay of Mesa Grill and Caesars Palace celebrate Chinese New Year

Photo: © Erik Kabik/ RETNA/ www.erikkabik.com.

Bobby Flay, owner and executive chef of Mesa Grill inside Caesars Palace, painted the eyes on the lion to begin the Chinese New Year celebrations. Ancient tradition states the spirit of the Lion must be awakened through the Hoi Gong ceremony where the eyes are painted or dotted on.

Traditional red and gold decorations featuring red azaleas, red tulips, cherry blossoms, red and gold lanterns, and golden statues of the symbols of the Chinese lunar zodiac are displayed throughout the resort.

Bobby Flay of Mesa Grill and Caesars Palace celebrate Chinese New Year

Bobby Flay of Mesa Grill and Caesars Palace celebrate Chinese New Year

Photo: © Erik Kabik/ RETNA/ www.erikkabik.com.

Bobby Flay of Mesa Grill and Caesars Palace celebrate Chinese New Year

Bobby Flay of Mesa Grill and Caesars Palace celebrate Chinese New Year

Photo: © Erik Kabik/ RETNA/ www.erikkabik.com.

Bobby Flay of Mesa Grill and Caesars Palace celebrate Chinese New Year

Bobby Flay of Mesa Grill and Caesars Palace celebrate Chinese New Year

Photo: © Erik Kabik/ RETNA/ www.erikkabik.com.

Bobby Flay of Mesa Grill and Caesars Palace celebrate Chinese New Year

Bobby Flay of Mesa Grill and Caesars Palace celebrate Chinese New Year

Photo: © Erik Kabik/ RETNA/ www.erikkabik.com.

Bobby Flay of Mesa Grill and Caesars Palace celebrate Chinese New Year

Bobby Flay of Mesa Grill and Caesars Palace celebrate Chinese New Year

Photo: © Erik Kabik/ RETNA/ www.erikkabik.com.

Bobby Flay of Mesa Grill and Caesars Palace celebrate Chinese New Year

Bobby Flay of Mesa Grill and Caesars Palace celebrate Chinese New Year

Photo: © Erik Kabik/ RETNA/ www.erikkabik.com.

Bobby Flay of Mesa Grill and Caesars Palace celebrate Chinese New Year

Bobby Flay of Mesa Grill and Caesars Palace celebrate Chinese New Year

Photo: © Erik Kabik/ RETNA/ www.erikkabik.com.

Bobby Flay of Mesa Grill and Caesars Palace celebrate Chinese New Year

Bobby Flay of Mesa Grill and Caesars Palace celebrate Chinese New Year

Photo: © Erik Kabik/ RETNA/ www.erikkabik.com.

Bobby Flay of Mesa Grill and Caesars Palace celebrate Chinese New Year

Bobby Flay of Mesa Grill and Caesars Palace celebrate Chinese New Year

Photo: © Erik Kabik/ RETNA/ www.erikkabik.com.

Bobby Flay of Mesa Grill and Caesars Palace celebrate Chinese New Year

Bobby Flay of Mesa Grill and Caesars Palace celebrate Chinese New Year

Photo: © Erik Kabik/ RETNA/ www.erikkabik.com.

Bobby Flay of Mesa Grill and Caesars Palace celebrate Chinese New Year

Bobby Flay of Mesa Grill and Caesars Palace celebrate Chinese New Year

Photo: © Erik Kabik/ RETNA/ www.erikkabik.com.

Bobby Flay of Mesa Grill and Caesars Palace celebrate Chinese New Year

Bobby Flay of Mesa Grill and Caesars Palace celebrate Chinese New Year

Photo: © Erik Kabik/ RETNA/ www.erikkabik.com.

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