PHOTO GALLERY: Mid-Missouri Chinese Assocation rings in year of the snake

February 9, 2013 | 9:25 p.m. CST

The Mid-Missouri Chinese Association hosted a party Saturday at Memorial Student Union to celebrate the beginning of the year of the snake.

Haode Lingshun, 8, stands still while his father, Kong Lingshun, ties a traditional headband around his head Saturday at Memorial Union. | Harry Katz

Volunteers serve food during the Mid-Missouri Chinese Association Chinese New Year Party on Saturday at Memorial Union. The event provided an array of traditional Chinese cuisine from local restaurants and volunteers. | Harry Katz

Sauteed bok choy is served at the buffet of the Mid-Missouri Chinese Association Chinese New Year Party on Saturday at Memorial Union. | Harry Katz

Li Yanz applies makeup to Yima Zheng's face before a performance at the Mid-Missouri Chinese Associations Chinese New Year party on Saturday at Memorial Union. | Harry Katz