Celebrate good fortune this Lunar New Year, a holiday recognized throughout many East and Southeast Asian countries. 2025 is the Year of the Snake, and those born during this zodiac year are known for being intuitive, thoughtful, and loyal. This year is represented by the wood snake, symbolizing playfulness, elegance, and transformation. Rather than following the western Gregorian Calendar with 365-day years, the Chinese New Year follows a lunar calendar based the moon's 12 phases. Each phase cycle spans approximately 29 days with Traditional Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese dance performances by Asian Arts Talents Foundation at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. LAIR Roadway Year of the Snake Photo Op from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Zoo-diac Tour (Zoo-wide)—Many animals of the 12-year Chinese zodiac can be found at the Zoo! Check out the Zoo-diac Tour map above to Chinese New Year Promotions. Make your Chinese New Year celebration at the Singapore Zoo even more special with the exciting promotions offered during this festive period. Locals can take advantage of discounted admission rates and there is also a Long-evity Lunch Special from 10 to 12 February. Experience the wonders of the zoo and the joyful Explore our exclusive Lunar New Year theme offerings and enjoy our special Lunar New Year promotion! Receive a Free Tangerine Trivet with every purchase of $68 or more in a single transaction. Don’t miss out on these festive offerings to celebrate the season! *First come, first served. While stocks last. Terms and conditions apply. Each Chinese New Year revolves around a 12-year cycle and is associated with an animal in the Chinese zodiac, which is then paired with any one of the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire and During the Zoo’s Lunar New Year celebration, we’re spotlighting the Mangshan pit viper (pictured) and other animals of the Chinese zodiac. Traditional Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese dance performances by Asian Arts Talents Foundation at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Join us for Lunar New Year and Wild Weekend: Asia at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park on Saturday, February 17 and Sunday, February 18, 2024. Discover fun activities for the whole family—where we hope you’ll leave feeling inspired by the conservation work you make possible and filled with good wishes for the future! This year, Lunar New Year begins Jan. 29. Because the lunar calendar is based on the phases of the moon, the beginning of the year happens on a different day each year. Lanterns glow at Thean Hou Temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, during Chinese New Year. Photograph by Amril Izan Imran, Alamy Stock Photo. TRAVEL; Top 10 things to know about Lunar New Year. Celebrating Chinese New Year (欢度春节; pinyin: Huān dù Chūn jié) is a new Secret Realm based on Lunar Zoo Year added to the Chinese version of Plants vs. Zombies 2 as part of the v3.0.2 Chinese New Year update, and the 19th world overall. This Secret Realm features both a day map and a night map, each with their own lawns and level mechanics. The night map has no sun falling from the Edinburgh hosts an impressive Chinese New Year celebration annually between late January and late February, offering a vibrant array of cultural events and entertainment. The festivities feature captivating art installations, live concerts, scenic walking trails, and a variety of interactive activit Atlanta’s cherished holiday tradition is back, showcasing vistas of brilliantly illuminated wildlife and captivating sights that celebrate the wonders of nature. This year, we’re introducing new lanterns and experiences, transforming the Zoo into a nighttime wonderland. The lanterns are the wildlife at IllumiNights! Celebrate the Chinese New Year, Year of the Rat, at Palm Beach Zoo. Enjoy fortune cookie prizes - everybody wins! Plus, stunning live cultural entertainment, authentic dragon & lion dances and kung fu presentations which begin at 1:30pm! Last year, during the Chinese New Year, performers (like traditional face-changing performers) handed out lai see to guests. Golden Island Dim Sum: This Mira Mesa hotspot is also popular for Chinese New Year in San Diego as they typically have lion dances. 10. Celebrate Chinese New Year on Your Own at Home Georgetown, KY (40324) Today. Plentiful sunshine. High 48F. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph.. Image by Los Angeles Zoo. The Los Angeles Zoo often highlights Lunar New Year through live performances. This year’s event will include Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese dance performances by Asian Arts Talents, a “Zoo-diac tour” where you can see all the animals of the Chinese zodiac, education stations, and the chance to add your hopes for the New Year to the Wall of Well Wishes. Join us for Lunar New Year and Wild Weekend: Asia at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park on Saturday, February 17 and Sunday, February 18, 2024. Discover fun activities for the whole family—where we hope you’ll leave feeling inspired by the conservation work you make possible and filled with good wishes for the future! The Chinese New Year celebration is a real event here in Bali. It’s an official public holiday (check out our list of the public holidays in Bali) and that means there’s plenty of time to indulge in a Chinese New Year breakfast or a delicious Chinese set menu and some timeless Chinese songs during the traditional lunar New Year period. We’re kicking off the Year of the Rat with a Chinese New Year Celebration* on Saturday, January 25th from 12:00PM to 1:00PM! Enjoy an educational program, crafts, and live animal meet and greets featuring “animals of the zodiac”. You’ll also have the opportunity to try on our dragon mask. *This event is free to attend with zoo admission
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