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. 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 Celebrarte Lunar New Year with an afternoon of family-friendly activities. Online: wingluke.org. Tết in Seattle. January 25-26 from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Seattle Center (Armory Food & Event Hall and Fisher Pavilion) Enjoy arts, music, hands-on experiences and performances unique to Vietnam. Online: seattlecenter.com. Chinese Garden New Year 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 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 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. 📍 Seattle’s Chinatown-International District: 423 Maynard Ave S, Seattle 💻 More information here. What to know: The annual celebration held in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District will take place on Saturday, February 24th. Vendors will line up along S King St, offering food, handmade crafts, and retail goods. 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 Upcoming Events to Celebrate Lunar New Year! 27TH CHINATOWN LUNAR NEW YEAR PARADE & FESTIVAL 日期 : 2025年2月16曰 (星期日) 下午 1:00時 February 16, 2025 | Sunday | Parade Start 1:00pmChinatown, New York Festival & Booths: 11:30AM – 3:30PM (Bayard Street between Mulberry and Mott St) 27TH NEW YEAR FIRECRACKER CEREMONY & CULTURAL FESTIVAL 日期 : Continue reading 2025 – Year 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. 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. 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). Lunar New Year in Seattle Chinatown-ID (February 22, 2025) The annual Lunar New Year Celebration hosted by Seattle's Chinatown-International District usually takes place from 11 am to 4 pm at Hing Hay Park. 2024 Night in Chinatown Festival & Lunar New Year Parade Presenting Sponsor American Savings Bank Was on Saturday - February 3, 2024 9:00 am - 10:00 pm Lunar New Year 2025 Celebration Remind Like List Not much has been revealed about the Seattle Chinese Garden's upcoming Lunar New Year celebration, but in prior years, the garden's festivities have included traditional Chinese music, riddles, a tai chi demonstration, a tongyuan (sweet dumpling) demonstration, and more. Whatever this year's 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 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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