An annual tradition in Houston’s Asiatown since 2003, the festival celebrates both the Lunar New Year and the beauty of Houston’s vast cultural diversity. This year, the Festival will also kick off a series of exciting Asian Heritage seasonal programs that will highlight the culinary delights, artistic wonders, and ancient traditions of Events Lunar New Year 2025: Here are 11 celebratory events in the Houston area. Also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, the Lunar New Year is a holiday meant to celebrate the beginning Houston Public Library – Lunar New Year Celebration 2025 February 1 (11am-1:00pm) | Robinson-Westchase Neighborhood Library (3223 Wilcrest Dr, Houston, TX 77042) Chinese Community Center – Lunar New Year Festival Celebrate Lunar New Year in Houston. The Lunar New Year 2025 begins on January 29, and in many Asian countries, celebrations continue for 15 days. 2025 is the Year of the Snake — a symbol of wisdom, intuition, and transformation that also represents elegance, resilience, and mystery. Check out all the ways Houston is celebrating Lunar New Year. 2025 Pearland Lunar New Year Festival, 4141 Bayley, Pearland: On Sunday, February 16, the Pearland Chinese Association is organizing a celebration at the Pearland Recreation Center. Tickets are free , and there will be lion and dragon dancers , calligraphy , costumes , painting , fencing , music and more. Lunar New Year at Asia Society Texas (February 1, 2025) Asia Society Texas offers some free and ticketed events to honor Chinese New Year. The festivities usually run along Southmore Blvd. from 10 am to 4 pm. The program highlights lion dances, a Dragon Quest, arts and crafts, music, and foods, all inspired by Asian traditions and culture. Asia Society Texas welcomes the Year of the Snake with a celebration featuring lion dances on the festival lawn, Chinese music and dance performances by Huaxing Arts Group Houston, Lunar New Year January 19th, 2025 (Sunday) Time: 6:00pm (Cocktail Reception: Hors d’Oeuvres, kuih-muih to be served) 6:30pm (Program starts) Location: Ocean Palace Restaurant 11215 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77057 *Business attire or traditional costume. As people make New Year’s Eve plans to wrap up the year 2024, many Houstonians are preparing for another tradition to bring in the new year — the Lunar New Year. Here's what to know about the The 2025 Texas Lunar Festival will be held on Saturday, February 1st, 2025 at the Alief Career Center located at 12160 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77082. The festival consists of live performances, and it will be televised through STV 21.8 local station and online at scdaily.com and through our phone app Southern News TV. Feb. 2, 12:30-10 p.m. Free (admission) Cana Tea & Coffee, 16801 El Camino Real, Houston; Instagram: @cana_teacoffee Lunar New Year at Discovery Green. Doubling as the last time Houstonians can The Lunar New Year is a time of vibrant celebration, family traditions, and honoring the start of a new year in the lunar calendar. Houston, with its rich cultural diversity, transforms into a hub of festive energy during this season, offering an array of events that beautifully showcase Asian heritage and traditions. Address: 11122 Bellaire Boulevard, Houston, TX 77002; Entertainment: 1 stage - I Entertainment: Variety Attendance: 10,000 # Food Booths: tba # of Exhibitors: 60 Juried: no Prize Money: na Deadlines: Art & Craft: 01/15/2025 Music: 01/15/2025 Food: 01/15/2025 Promoter: Texas Lunar Festival; Show Dir.: Event Office Cana Tet Market and Lunar New Year Celebration This Bay Area Houston tea shop hosts a blind boba tasting contest, traditional lion dance, karaoke and movie night in honor of the Lunar New Year 2025 Chinese New Year. Sunday, January 26, 2025. 6:00 PM. Artisans 5745 Westheimer Rd | Houston, TX 77057. Réception Passed Hors d’oeuvres. Foie Gras Egg Rolls, 5 Spice Crab Legs, Tempura Quail Legs HOUSTON — The Lunar New Year is here and 2025 marks the start of the Year of the Snake! This vibrant celebration kicks off over two weeks of festivities with families from across the globe. 2025 is the Year of the Snake — a symbol of wisdom, intuition, and transformation that also represents elegance, resilience, and mystery. Join Asia Society Texas in welcoming the Year of the Snake with performances, art and craft activities, a Lucky Lunar Mission, and food — all inspired by Lunar New Year traditions across Asia! Where: 1370 Southmore Blvd, Houston, Texas 77004. 2025 Lunar New Year Festival at the Chinese Community Center, Houston. Courtesy Chinese Community Center. Since 2003, The 2025 Texas Lunar Festival will be held on Saturday, February 1st, 2025 at the Alief Career Center located at 12160 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77082.
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