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. 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 Check out these 9 Houston-area Lunar New Year events. By Asia Armour | 4:06 PM Jan 27, 2025 CST Updated 4:06 PM Jan 27, 2025 CST Chinese New Year and Silk Road Festival The main attraction of the Lunar New Year Festival, the Dragon and Tiger Stage features performances from across the cultural spectrum, ranging from traditional Lion and Dragon Dances, Kung Fu Demo, traditional Chinese Music Orchestra, etc. Enjoy captivating Chinese music and dance performances, unleash your creativity with Lunar New Year-themed crafts, and embark on a Lucky Lunar Mission with a stop in our Space City: Art in the Age of Artemis exhibition! The 2025 Lunar New Year officially begins on Wednesday, January 29, but there are several events this weekend. 2025 Year of the Snake events in the Houston area. Chinese Community Center 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. This free, family-friendly event features an exciting lineup of AAPI chefs, creators, a lion dance performance, a red envelope giveaway, and complimentary Lunar New Year sips for 21+. 4 pm. Here is a curated list of Lunar New Year Celebrations around Houston. Links will take to the organizers’ information page and sorted by date. This Lunar New Year 2025, which falls on January 29th, is the Year of the Snake. Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, begins on January 29 and will provide us all with a much-needed fresh start. Houston's Asian-American community celebrates Chinese New Year at multiple festivals and parties. Special events kick off a week before and continue for a week after the Lunar New Year Day, which usually falls between late January and late February. From firecrackers to martial arts demonstrations, The event includes: 9 courses dinner (drinks/wine included), with Yu Shang toss. Lion Dance; Festive Drum and Kung Fu Performance; Angpao for all kids and seniors above 70 years old; Table Games and Lucky draws; Fun! Please RSVP to event through this link and Zelle payment to msah.events@gmail.com, before January 6th, 2025. Check can be made to 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. From traditional lion and dragon dances to cultural performances 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 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 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 Lunar New Year, starting Feb. 10 this year, signifies the beginning of a lunar calendar cycle. It's a time for feasting, honoring ancestors and recognizing the year's zodiac animal — in 2024 Share this event: Table SALT Group New Year New Vision Event Save this event: Table SALT Group New Year New Vision Event SCHEME ROADZ NEW YEAR SPECIAL Sat, Feb 1, 6:30 PM 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 Nicolas Feuillatte Rosé Brut Réserve, Champagne – Le Diner. L’Amuse-Bouche. Peking Duck Rillette, Sesame Tuile. Round Pond Sauvignon Blanc Lion Dance with Linh Son Houston NW Temple 4pm | 📍POST Market. Cultural Performance with Linh Son Houston NW Temple 5pm | 📍X Atrium. Mini Ao Dai Fashion Show by Danny Nguyen Couture 6:30pm | 📍POST Market. Lion Dance with Soaring Phoenix - High Pole Performance Partners: This event is powered by Lexus. Luxury Vehicles
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