The first Chinese Lunar New Year was celebrated in 1888 followed by a midnight raid by the Spokane Police who were alarmed by the fanfare and revelry. The following year 1889, “Thousands of crackers were fired, bombs exploded and Chinese rockets were sent heavenward," wrote the reporter. HOLIDAY SPECIAL! All tickets purchased by January 1 are $5 off! The Spokane Chinese Association will return to the Fox Theater in 2025 for its annual celebration of the Lunar New Year, with performances showcasing traditional Chinese music, dance, art and martial arts. The Spokane Chinese Association warmly invites you to join us in celebrating the 2024 Lunar New Year at the historic Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Our 4:00 PM show will showcase a vibrant array of traditional Chinese folk dances, a Chinese choir, Tai Chi performance, martial arts, a spectacular dragon dance The Spokane Chinese Association warmly invites you to join us in celebrating the 2024 Lunar New Year at the historic Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Our 4:00 PM show will showcase a vibrant array of traditional Chinese folk dances, a Chinese choir, Tai Chi performance, martial arts, a spectacular dragon dance Join us on Saturday, January 25, from 1:00-2:30pm for a Lunar New Year celebration, with performances beginning at 1:30pm. Don’t miss out on this vibrant celebration! Featuring: - Dragon Dancers - Tai Chi performance - Traditional Chinese Dancers - Martial Arts Demonstration - Taiko Drummers - Year of the Snake headband craft hosted by Mobius SPOKANE, Wash. — 2025 is the Year of the Wood Snake, and Spokane United We Stand and the Spokane Chinese Association is inviting you to its Lunar New Year celebration at River Park Square on Lunar New Year 2025: Tickets on Sale Now! Mark Your Calendar: Date: February 8, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM - Cultural Fair | 4:00 PM - Performances Location: The magnificent Fox Theater, 1001 W Sprague Ave, Spokane Ticket Prices: Regular tickets from $15–$26 Why Join Us? 2025 Lunar New Year & ANHPI Business EXPO Saturday, February 1, 2025 Noon to 7 pm — Fireworks Start at 7 pm Spokane Convention Center: Exhibit Hall A Live Performances, Red Envelopes, Fireworks, Vendors, Cultural Exhibits, and so much more! To request the vendor packet, sponsorship, to perform or volunteer. Charity@SpokaneUnitedWeStand.org Other than a few years missed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Spokane Chinese Association has been hosting a Lunar New Year celebration every year since the association was founded in 2004. This The Spokane Chinese Association warmly invites you to join us in celebrating the 2025 Lunar New Year at the historic Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Our 4:00 p.m. show will showcase a vibrant array of traditional Chinese folk dances, a Chinese choir, Tai Chi performance, martial arts, a spectacular dragon dance When is Lunar New Year? Lunar New Year, also commonly referred to as Chinese New Year, is an annual celebration of the new year according to the lunar calendar. In 2025, Lunar New Year falls on January 29th, and celebrations typically last for 15 days. According to the Chinese zodiac, 2025 is the Year of the Snake. SPOKANE, Wash. — Lunar New Year is the most important holiday in China, and it is also celebrated in other countries worldwide by many cultures. This year, the celebration begins on Sunday, Jan. 22. The Spokane Chinese Association welcomes you to celebrate the 2023 Lunar New Year celebration with us at the historic Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox on Sunday, January 15, 2023. The evening show will feature traditional Chinese folk dances, Chinese Choir, Taichi, Peking Opera, Lion Dance, Chinese music and Instruments, and more! The Spokane Chinese Association warmly invites you to join us in celebrating the 2024 Lunar New Year at the historic Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Our 4:00 PM show will showcase a vibrant array of traditional Chinese events. Spokane's first Lunar New Year was celebrated from 1888 when Spokane had a thriving Chinatown - Historic International District, the last Lunar New Year was celebrated 1933 due to systemic racism during the depression era. 2025 is the Year of the Snake, and Spokane United We Stand and the Spokane Chinese Association is inviting you to its Lunar New Year celebration at River Park Square on Saturday, Jan. 25. SPOKANE, Wash. - The Spokane Chinese Association is hosting a 2023 Lunar New Year celebration starting at 5 p.m. at the historic Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox on Sunday, Jan. 15. This will be SPOKANE, Wash. - Lunar New Year kicks off Feb. 1, which is one of the most important celebra Top Story Hate crimes against Asians up in 2020, which is the reason for Spokane's celebration A guide to the celebration of Lunar New Year in 2025. Looking for ways to celebrate at home? Consider putting on a podcast or some traditional music and cooking up a receipe common to Lunar New Year celebrations! Celebrate the year of the Snake - Chinese New Year 2025 In Spokane with a bunch of interesting events. From extensive dinners to lantern making workshops in Spokane there is a lot to do on the occasion of the Chinese New Year 2025 in Spokane.
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