For millions of Chinese around the world, today is New Year’s Eve as tomorrow we begin the Year of the Rooster. Food and family are hugely important during the Chinese New Year celebrations, here are a few of the entertaining and indulgent activities to do while ringing in Year 4714.
Fly Over Canada – a spectacular double bill ‘flies’ over Canada and through the peaks and valleys of Chinas vibrant landscape in the Flight Of The Dragon, until February 26th
Lunar Fest 2017 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre plaza welcomes the whole family with entertainment, exhibits, crafts, markets and a search for the Golden Roosters contest, Jan 27-29.
Dr Sun Yat Sen Garden hosts the Coming Home: Traditions of Chinese New Year Exhibition until February 24, 2017 as well as the Year of the Rooster Temple Fair on January 29th.
International Village Mall and other Shopping Centres all around Metro Vancouver will host Chinese New Year events. International Village hosts one of the biggest and busiest events. Exhibits, Craft & Flower Market, Stage Performances, Dragon and Lion Dances, Kids Activities, Prizes and more fill the Mall through until Sunday afternoon.
Chinatown Spring Festival, rings in the new year with a bang as firecrackers light the route of the 44th Chinatown Parade from 11am, along E Pender, Gore and Keefer Streets. After the parade watch for ‘the Lions’ as they visit and perform for local Chinatown businesses to bring good fortune through the new year.