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 Chinese New Year and Silk Road Festival This eighth annual celebration at Blue Siytangco Taiji Kungfu Academy aims to bridge cultures through performance, education, trade and food. 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 Chinese Community Center, 9800 Town Park: The center’s Lunar New Year Festival is on Saturday, February 1, and is free to attend. The show is centered around the Dragon and Tiger Stage, which will have a full schedule of performances from lion and dragon dancers, kung fu practitioners, a traditional Chinese orchestra and more. 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. The festival celebrates both the Lunar New Year and the beauty of Houston’s vast cultural diversity with lion and dragon dances, Asian street food, activities, games, crafts, and a bazaar. This year, the Festival will also kick off a series of exciting Asian Heritage seasonal programs that will highlight the culinary delights, artistic FEBRUARY 1, 2025. Ring in Lunar New Year at Market Square Park! Celebrate from noon to night under the Downtown skyline at a festival featuring Lion and Dragon dances, a live DJ, cultural workshops by Young Audiences of Houston, and a bustling RISE market with over 30 vendors offering a variety of street food and artisan goods. The 2025 Lunar New Year officially begins on Wednesday, January 29, but there are several events this weekend. 2025 Lunar New Year celebrations in Houston. the annual Chinese Lantern The Lunar New Year begins on Jan. 29 and Houston will celebrate the Year of the Snake with a variety of events and dining options. 2025 Lunar New Year Festival. Chinese Community Center 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; February 1 (10am-4pm) | Chinese Community Center (9800 Town Park Dr., Houston, TX 77036) 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 On Jan 26th, POST is celebrating the Lunar New Year welcoming the Year of the Snake. 🐍 Experience dazzling lion dances, cultural performances, a vibrant Asian pop-up market, and traditional Lunar New Year activities. 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 Lunar New Year Festival at the Chinese Community Center (February 1, 2025) Houston Chinatown is also an ideal place to ring in the Chinese New Year. At the Chinese Community Center, at Lunar New Year Festival, you'll likewise enjoy lion and dragon dances, local artists, cultural performances, food, games, and other businesses. 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 In China, it is also known as the Spring Festival, the literal translation of the modern Chinese name. Chinese New Year celebrations traditionally run from Chinese New Year’s Eve, the last day of the last month of the Chinese calendar, to the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first month, making the festival the longest in the Chinese Chinese Community Center will celebrate the Year of the Snake at its Lunar New Year Festival. Highlights include lion and dragon dances, Asian cuisine, cultural workshops, games and activities, a Things To Do On Chinese New Year 2025 in Houston Ring in the Chinese New Year in Houston! The city is welcoming the Year of the Rabbit with a city-wide celebration. Enjoy a signature concert featuring musicians directly from China, along with colorful parades, culinary events, a lantern procession, and more. Explore some of the top things to do In China, it is also known as the Spring Festival, the literal translation of the modern Chinese name. Chinese New Year celebrations traditionally run from Chinese New Year’s Eve, the last day of the last month of the Chinese calendar, to the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first month, making the festival the longest in the Chinese Houston’s top restaurants and venues are pulling out all the stops with unforgettable Lunar New Year events. Spanning now through Saturday, February 8, these celebrations include lion and dragon dances, traditional music, fireworks, and culinary delights. From Traveler’s Table’s Asian-inspired
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