We have a huge collection of Chinese New Year printables here at Activity Village, including bookmarks, writing pages, printable crafts, paper dolls, games, posters, masks and lacing cards, and lots of printable pages based around the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac. Chinese New Year is a colourful, joyful family celebration, full of interesting symbols and traditions to learn about. Chinese Welcome to our Chinese New Year pages for kids! We've got a huge collection of fun kids crafts and printable activities for you to explore and enjoy with your children, both at home or in the classroom. You can learn about the current year, the Year of the Rabbit, or the year about to start - the Year of the Dragon. Or just enjoy our general Chinese New Year resources, including our fabulous 15 Chinese New Year Activities for Kids. Keep the Chinese tradition of cleaning the house before the New Year comes in sounds like a good excuse to get the whole family doing a bit of housework đ; Read a Book. There are many great books about Chinese New Year and Chinese folk tales to be found. â See more at the bottom of this post There will be dance performances, talks and other activities to ring in the new year. Lunar New Year Cultural Village 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 9. The Lunar New Year Cultural Village, hosted on by Chinatown Main Street, will feature everything from calligraphy and writing to origami folding to live performances. Lion Dance Parade 11 a.m. to 3 p.m Uptownâs Argyle Lunar New Year celebration will take place Saturday. Credit: Facebook/Uptown United Argyle Street Historic Lunar New Year Street Festival. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 8; 1 p.m. parade . Argyle Street and Sheridan Road. Uptown continues its 40-year tradition with Argyle Streetâs Lunar New Year celebration in Uptown. Here we cover the top 10 Chinese New Year activities, with preparation activities first before celebration activities. 1. New Year Shopping. Spring Festival activities, in fact, begin much earlier than the start of the festival. The most famous of which is Spring Festival shopping, similar to Christmas shopping in the West. The seventh day of the Lunar New Year (February 4, 2025) is said to be when the Chinese mother goddess, Nuwa, created humanity. Thus, itâs called renri/jan jat (the peopleâs birthday). In this article, we will delve into the various New Year outings that mark the festive period, exploring their cultural significance, unique activities, and the joy they bring to participants. Temple Fairs: A Hub of Tradition and Festivity Temple fairs (miaohui) are among the most iconic and popular outings during Chinese New Year. Pre-Chinese New Year Preparations and Activities (Jan. 7âFeb. 12, 2025) Jan. 7, 2025: Laba Festival. Some Chinese start to celebrate and prepare for Chinese New Year as early as day 8 of the 12 th month of the lunar calendar. This is a festival called Laba ( è ć « LĂ bÄ /laa-baa/ '12th lunar month' + '8'), in the traditional sense, which The 15th day of the Chinese New Year is the Lantern Festival (ć ćź”è yuĂĄn xiÄo jiĂ©). It traditionally marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebration. On this day, popular activities include lighting up lanterns, guessing lantern riddles, eating yuan xiao (a kind of rice ball), and enjoying time with families or lovers. As the Chinese New Year approaches, people clean out their homes and decorate it with lanterns, couplets and other items. Made with Happy brings us a DIY Chinese New Year ornament that adds a nice touch to your traditional decor! 7. Chinese Lucky Red Envelopes Printable. An important tradition during the Chinese New Year is the gifting of money. Join us for Year of the Snake festivities on Saturday, February 8th! Starting at 12pm, lion dance performances will begin at the South Shore Market courtyard and then will continue performing blessings throughout the neighborhood. Master Chinese calligraphy artist Ina Chang will be on-site from 1pm to 4pm at South Shore Market (mauka side). And discover lucky lion photo opportunities Discover Chinese New Year Celebration Ideas for Senior Living Residents with fun activities, crafts, traditional snacks, and cultural traditions. From Tai Chi and Chinese calligraphy to dumpling making and zodiac crafting, these ideas will engage and delight your residents. Celebrate with meaningful experiences that promote social interaction and well-being! Lunar New Year at Royal Hawaiian Center Tuesday, Jan. 28, through Sunday, Feb. 9. Chinese New Year festivities will take place over two weeks at the Royal Hawaiian Center with cultural activities Step into a world of vibrant new year celebrations at Global Village Dubai! The emirate's favourite seasonal shopping, cultural, and entertainment destination will be welcoming Chinese New Year 2025 with an array of incredible live shows, authentic cuisines, and a treasure trove of unique items to take home from the Chinese Pavilion markets. Chinese New Year Celebration Activities 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM; Live Music by Rough Shot Country Rock 6:30 PM; Lion Dance & Martial Arts Demonstrations 7:30 PM; In Chinese culture, a lion dance is typically performed during Chinese New Year celebrations to ward off evil, and bring prosperity and good fortune for the new year. Yesterday is the first day of New Year's Day holiday. Still haven't decided where to go? Here is a guide to New Year activities across the city. Panmen Gate New Year Celebration. There are plenty of activities, many Instagramable spots and a fair with traditional Chinese features. Maui Mall Village and the Maui Chinese New Year Festival invite kamaÊ»Äina and visitors to celebrate the Year of the Dragon with family-friendly cultural experiences, including food and craft On Feb. 1, Central Maui will come alive with excitement as the 23rd annual Chinese New Year Festival kicks off at the Maui Mall Village to celebrate the Year of the Snake. Cathy Yago, an advisor The Queens Center Mall is hosting a special Lunar New Year celebration featuring The Chinese FreeMasons Lion Dancers, performances from a local singer and crafts with the Asian American Arts Alliance.
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