Each year during Chinese New Year, families view colorful lanterns to symbolize respect and prosperity. Our community is host to more than 25 Chinese artisans and performers who arrive in North Carolina in early November to hand assemble lanterns and prepare for exciting Chinese cultural performances during this annual celebration. Since 2015, the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival has turned Cary’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre into a dazzling wonderland, complete with over 40 handcrafted lantern displays created by artisans flown in from China. One of the showstoppers of the Chinese Lantern Festival is the massive Chinese Dragon floating majestically on Symphony Lake. CARY, N.C. (WTVD) -- The doors are open for the 2024 Chinese Lantern Festival at Cary's Koka Booth Amphitheatre. This is the festival's 9th year in the Triangle and organizers say this year is The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2024. The popular holiday event will feature 40 new displays and enhanced programming. The festival will run from November 16, 2024, to January 12, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. each evening. The attraction is not open [] North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival Event Dates and Times: November 16 2024 - January 12, 2025 Open Daily, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. (Closed Christmas Day). For more event information, click here. Tickets can be purchased through etix.com. By phone call (800) 514-3849. While this is only the 9th year of the Chinese Lantern Festival in Cary, traditional Chinese Lantern festivals date back 2,000 years to the Han Dynasty. Since then, festivals have been celebrated on the 15th day of the first month in the lunar calendar, marking the last day of the lunar New Year (generally, February or March). How to purchase tickets for the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival. The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is open seven days a week—with the exception of Christmas—into the new year. Tickets are required (except for those ages two and under). There are several ticket options, generally ranging from $11 to $36. Celebrate the Chinese New Year in Cary this year with a colorful and bright lantern display at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre.. The festival will run from Nov. 18 until Jan. 8, 2023, from 6 p.m. to The N.C. Chinese Lantern Festival lights up for two months to celebrate Chinese New Year. This year’s festival returns with over 40 new displays, performances and activities from Nov. 16 to Jan. 12. “Cary’s signature festival of light returns with new lanterns, performances, and unique experiences,” says William Lewis, Cary’s Cultural Arts Manager. “Last year’s festival drew guests from all 100 counties in North Carolina, plus visitors from 50 U.S. states and territories. Cary’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre is proud to host this Save this event: New Year, New Success in Cary: Online Property Tour Experience 2025 Share this event: New Year, New Success in Cary: Online Property Tour Experience 2025 New Year, New Success in Cary: Online Property Tour Experience 2025 Top 10 Best Chinese New Year in Cary, NC - July 2024 - Yelp - Taipei 101, Imperial Garden Chinese Restaurant, G.58 Cuisine, Chengdu 7 Sichuan Cuisine, C&T Wok, Good Harvest, First China Restaurant, Miss Chang An, Szechuan Mansion Hotpot, David's Dumpling & Noodle Bar CARY, N.C. (WNCN) — Cary’s Koka Booth Amphitheater is set to welcome guests to the N.C. Chinese Lantern Festival for an eighth year. The festival begins Friday, November 17 at 6 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for the eight-week run until January 14th, 2024. The festival will be open daily between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. and will be closed on The Triangle’s largest Chinese New Year celebration returns in 2025. Celebrate the Year of the Snake! The 2025 NC TACAS Chinese New Year Festival takes place Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will be at Dorton Arena at the North Carolina Sate Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC. Tickets [] Share this event: New Year, New Success in Cary: Online Property Tour Experience 2025 Save this event: New Year, New Success in Cary: Online Property Tour Experience 2025 Sales end soon New Year, New Success in Raleigh: Online Property Tour Experience 2025 Each year during Chinese New Year, families view colorful lanterns to symbolize respect and prosperity. Our community is host to more than 25 Chinese artisans and performers who arrive in North Carolina in early November to hand assemble lanterns and prepare for exciting Chinese cultural performances during this annual celebration. Age-Friendly Fridays: New Year, New Connections! Friday, Jan 10, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET. Online Event. Featured Event Please Join Us! Tips for being news savvy online. Friday, Jan 10, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. ET. Online Event. View All AARP Events The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is produced by Tianyu Arts & Culture, Inc., in cooperation with the Town of Cary. Only the select communities of Seattle, Oakland, Oklahoma City, Little Rock, and suburban Orlando join Cary as hosts to Tianyu-produced Chinese lantern festivals during this holiday season. Lunar New Year Festival celebrating the Year of the Snake with the Triangle community. 2025 Chinese New Year Festival. J. S. Dorton Arena is a 7,610-seat To expedite entry into the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival, Cary, North Carolina 27518 Get Directions. Tickets (800) 514-3849. Office (919) 462-2025.
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