San Jose is celebrating Lunar New Year with a vibrant array of festivities. From traditional lion dances and firecrackers to themed treats, the city is embracing the spirit of the new year. The celebrations include outdoor markets, mall festivities, and unique culinary offerings.
San Jose is kicking off Lunar New Year celebrations with a vibrant array of festivities, from traditional lion dances and booming firecrackers to themed sweet treats. Outside Lion Plaza, vendors are buzzing with activity, selling fresh fruit, flowers, firecrackers, and a plethora of other goods. Inside Love Me Knots Bridal, owner Christina Bui showcased Ao Dais, new clothing designed specifically for men and women to celebrate Tet.
Bui expressed her delight at the return of the outdoor market, which was able to resume after a few years of uncertainty due to changes in property management. 'We had you know three different property managers that were here and I don't think they understood the importance of our Lunar New Year. Just seeing people walking about and bringing foot traffic back in here, that excites me already,' Bui shared.Meanwhile, just ten minutes away at Grand Century Mall, preparations are underway for a weekend filled with celebrations. The mall is set to commemorate its tenth year serving the community with an expanded and more spectacular event. Among the highlights, will be the traditional lion dances, a beloved spectacle that is a staple of Lunar New Year celebrations. 'I want to do something different, bigger, nicer,' said owner Ngo, who emphasized the significance of these dances. 'They have the drum, and a lot of like noise sound, with the dancing like that they scare all the bad, evil away, so you have to put the lion dance in any important holiday,' Ngo explained. The mall's location also draws visitors from afar, offering them a 'mini vacation for them, so and celebrate the culture too,' Ngo added.Adding to the festive spirit, local businesses are getting in on the Lunar New Year fun with unique themed treats. Owner Frank Nguyen and his team at a San Jose cafe have crafted special lattes like the Snake Bite, a Honey Habanero Latte and the Red Boat Caramel Latte with fish sauce. 'And when people hear about it they get a little scared, but you cook the caramel the fish sauce cooks off and all your left with is a salted caramel umami flavor. I'm excited for you guys to try it,' Nguyen said. The diverse range of Lunar New Year celebrations in San Jose is a testament to the region's cultural richness. Frances Wong, director of marketing and communications with Visit San Jose, encourages everyone to explore the many family-friendly events happening throughout the city. 'The fact that we have so many celebrations, too many to count is such a blessing to our region because it really speaks to that diversity,' Wong remarked.
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