Asian Americans in the Houston area will usher in the Year of the Rabbit later this month, celebrating the Lunar New Year with colorful decorations, performances, and prayers for good fortune in the year to come.
The Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays in China, Vietnam, South Korea and other Asian countries and begins on Jan. 22. Each year is named for one of 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac in a repeating cycle.
The Year of the Rabbit follows the Year of the Tiger.Lunar New Year 2023 at Asia Society TexasLearn about Lunar New Year traditions around the world through all-ages crafts, activities, and performances during this free community event held by Asia Texas Society. Create rabbit hats, take festive photos, learn about the zodiac and make lanterns in-between performances and demonstrations that include lion dancing, qigong exercises and storybook opera.Festivities will begin at noon with an Asian pop-up market. Food vendors will serve traditional foods eaten during Lunar New Year. Expect games, arts and crafts, lion dancing and other cultural activities. A 21+ party from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. will feature drinks, a DJ and more.Held annually in Houston’s Asiatown since 2003, the Chinese Community Center’s Lunar New Year Festival will include numerous multicultural performances, including a kung fu demonstration and lion and dragon dances.The kid-friendly event will include numerous dance performances and arts and crafts activities.This event hosted by the Pearland Chinese Association will feature balloon art, face painting, origami, Chinese painting, calligraphy, and a photo booth.Phat Eatery will host four lion dancing events Jan. 22, through Jan. 29. At each event, guests will enjoy a five-course tasting menu, presented family style, plus Lion Dance performances by Lee Golden Dragon. The feast will feature traditional Lunar New Year dishes such as the interactive Yu Sheng, or Prosperity Toss, a traditional Malaysian dish symbolizing abundance and other chef specialties. Admission is $88 for adults and $28 for children.Discovery Green will host a Lunar New Year celebration with multicultural performances, including a fan dance, puppet dance and a hand drum dance.Lunar New Year Night Market Some of the vendors at the food hall will offer special menu items to celebrate the full moon. There will also be a lantern lighting.Sprinkles' Gold Bunny Almond Red Velvet Cupcake The Gold Bunny Almond Red Velvet Cupcake celebrates Lunar New Year culture and tradition at bakeries nationwide from Jan. 16-29.
Please follow us on Google to support usUnited States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News: You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
10 places to celebrate Lunar New Year in Southern CaliforniaFrom savory eats and sweet treats to traditional dances, music and parades, here’s what a few places are doing to celebrate Lunar New Year.
Read more »
Burberry reimagines monogram for Lunar New YearBurberry has revealed its Year of the Rabbit collection featuring the Thomas Burberry Monogram, playfully reimagined with rabbit ears to
Read more »
Where to celebrate the Lunar New Year in San AntonioWelcome the Year of the Rabbit with water lanterns, lion dancers
Read more »
Coronavirus tally: China to start issuing new tourist passports as Lunar New Year holiday loomsThe Chinese government said it would begin taking applications for new tourism passports in the second week of January on Tuesday, after halting passport...
Read more »
Hop into the Year of the Rabbit with 17 fun Lunar New Year findsKick off the Year of the Rabbit with rabbit-themed gift ideas you may want to get for yourself, including chocolates, clothing, candles, lipstick and more.
Read more »
Lunar New Year 2023: Festive Bay Area restaurant dishes, cocktails for Year of the RabbitThink crab-filled Prosperity Salad, long noodles for a long life and more
Read more »