Check out these fun events around New York:
Firecracker Ceremony and Cultural Festival
Thursday February 7, 2008
from 11:00 am - 3:oo pm at Chatham Square
Don't miss the festivities! According to betterchinatown.com, the day will kick off with "600,000 rounds of colorful firecrackers...a traditional Lunar New Year practice believed to scare away evil spirits," followed by Lion and Dragon dances weaving through the streets.
Celebrate Lunar New Year!
Thursday February 7, 2008
from 5:00 pm - 7:oo pm at the Empire State Building
In association with the Asia Society, the Empire State Building will be lighting up red and yellow this New Year's to celebrate the Year of the Rat.
Lunar New Year Parade
Saturday, February 9, 2008
from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm in the streets of Flushing Chinatown
Fireworks and parade! Check it out at Flushing Library, Main Street or the Flushing Mall as the celebrations wind through Flushing Chinatown.
Chinatown Walking Tour
Saturday, Saturday, February 9, 2008
from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm, meet at MOCA
Museum of Chinese in America, located at 70 Mulberry Street, presents a walking tour of Chinatown. "Learn about the traditions and customs observed by Chinese households and discover the significance of red envelopes, foods and decorations. Enjoy the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of Chinatown in the most festive tour of the year!"
9th Annual Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade and Festival
Sunday, February 10, 2008
from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm in the streets of Manhattan Chinatown
Gather around as floats, marching bands, acrobats, and Lion and Dragon dances march through Mott, Canal and Bayard Streets.
No comments:
Post a Comment