The first day of the festival begins on the first new moon of the lunar calendar, which varies year to year, depending on the cycles of the moon. Generally, the holiday lands between January 21st and February 20th, and lasts 15 days from New Year’s Eve to the 15th day of the New Year. This year, Lunar New Year lands on Wednesday, Jan 29, 2025 The Lunar New Year is more than the start of a new year for the over two billion people who celebrate the occasion—it’s a time to honor tradition, reconnect with loved ones, and partake in cultural festivities. 2025 is the Year of the Snake, a symbol of introspection, adaptability, and transformation, which means it’s time to shed the past year and slither into a new season. Enjoy live performances, crafts, displays and more for Chinese New Year, Seollal (Korean New Year) and Tết (Vietnamese New Year). Online: bellevuecollection.com. Seattle Asian Art Museum. Feb. 1 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Fuller Garden Court, 1300 First Ave. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Westfield Southcenter, 2800 Southcenter Mall, Seattle; st.news/westfield-LNY Lincoln District Lunar New Year Festival — Feb. 2. The 35th edition of this annual festival in Tacoma Welcome to CIDBIA's annual Lunar New Year Celebration. 2025 marks the Year of the Snake! Vendor booths will line up along S King St., dance performances and music will take place throughout the main stage at Hing Hay Park, foodies will have the opportunity to explore 40+ food walk destinations — you can truly feel the atmosphere of this The Lunar New Year Celebration highlights each zodiac animal and celebrates the year's symbolism in the historic Chinatown-International District (Chinatown-ID). Since its inception, our Lunar New Year Celebration has become one of the largest events of its kind in the region, showcasing the diversity, richness, and cultural heritage of the 10. Lunar New Year Celebration in Chinatown via Shutterstock. When: Saturday, February 22, 2025 Where: Hing Hay Park in Chinatown-International District. Don’t miss this free Lunar New Year celebration in Hing Hay Park in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID). From 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. there will be vendor booths, lion dances SEATTLE - The Chinese New Year, or Lunar New Year, is the celebration of the new year based off the lunar calendar. In 2024, Lunar New Year was officially recognized as a state holiday in Washington. The Lunar New Year Celebration is hosted at Hing Hay Park on Saturday, Feb. 24, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The family-friendly event includes lion dances and a food walk. Celebrate the annual Lunar New Year Celebration at CIDBIA's. 2025 marks the Year of the Snake! Vendor booths will line up along S King St., and dance performances and music will take place throughout the main stage at Hing Hay Park. Think!Chinatown LNY Papercut Decorations January 26 | 1 Pike St Get into the Lunar New Year spirit and make your own decorations in Think!Chinatown’s hands-on workshop led by this year’s Artist-in-Residence, Ling Tang. There will be two sessions: one for beginners ages 8+, and one for those with papercutting experience. Event Details Chinese New Year or the Lunar New Year is being celebrated on January 29, 2025, across many US cities marks the Year of the Wood Snake. Chinese New Year also known as the Lunar New Year has This year, the opening Chinese New Year celebrations begin with an opening ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. Then, on Valentine's Day, is the Miss Chinatown USA Pageant & Coronation Ball followed by the Chinese New Year Parade on Saturday, Feb. 15. You can check the events schedule on the Chinese Parade website. 2. New York City, NY Noon-10 p.m.; Lucky Envelope Brewing, 907 N.W. 50th St. Seattle; luckyenvelopebrewing.com Lunar New Year hosted by Kylie Mooncakes and Viper Fengz — Feb. 10 . Partygoers are invited to wear red It is the Year of the Snake. Snake years include 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, and 2025. The next Snake year is 2037. The Seattle-Tacoma metro area is home to a diverse community of Asian cultures who celebrate the Lunar New Year (aka Chinese New Year). Chinese Garden New Year Festival. Date/Time: Saturday, February 8, 2025. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Location: Seattle Chinese Garden, 6000 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106. Cost: Free admission; a $6 donation per person is also welcomed. Come join the Seattle Chinese Garden in celebrating the Year of the Snake and the Lantern Festival. Lunar New Year at Pacific Place – Seattle. Saturday, Jan. 25 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Family-friendly events such as creating dragon puppets, mask-making activities and martial arts performances. Lunar New Year. February 3, 2–4pm | Peter kirk community center. Kirkland Parks and Community Services presents an afternoon of cultural demonstrations, not to mention food and dancing, in honor of the Year of the Dragon. Lunar New Year Celebration. February 24, 10am–3pm | hing hay park Business owners in Seattle's Chinatown-International District are hoping to shed negative energy associated with crime rates as they celebrate the Year of the Snake. The first day of the festival begins on the first new moon of the lunar calendar, which varies year to year, depending on the cycles of the moon. Generally, the holiday lands between January 21st and February 20th, and lasts 15 days from New Year’s Eve to the 15th day of the New Year. This year, Lunar New Year lands on Wednesday, Jan 29, 2025
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