Lunar New Year is the start of the new year in accordance to the lunar calendar, which usually falls between late January and early February. It is celebrated in countries including, China, Indonesia, Korea, Thailand, Philippines, and Vietnam. This year Lunar New Year is celebrated Wednesday, January 29.
Personally, in my Chinese culture, my favorite part of Lunar New Year is the food. We would have jai (monk's food), gao (sweet sticky rice cake), jin dui (sesame balls), and candied fruit in served in tea. Each food eaten during Chinese New Year is associated with greater values. Ingredients in jai represents wealth and happiness, while eating noodles would symbolize longevity. As kids, we would receive lai see (red envelopes with money) from our elders, symbolizing success in the future. There would be celebrations around town with lion dances. Feeding these lions with cash, will bring blessings and good fortune to you. These celebrations are not only about food, fun, and receiving lai see. It's also a time to remembering ancestors and celebrating with loved ones.
Check out some of the Lunar New Year Events happening in and around Irvine. *Please check their websites for any updated information.
LUNAR NEW YEAR EVENTS
Irvine and surrounding areas
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Lunar New Year
Diamond Jamboree - Irvine
January 26 • 4:30p
Tet Festival
Garden Grove
Januray 31 - February 2
Lunar New Year 2024
Outlets at San Clemente
Lunar New Year Celebration
Saturday, February 1
2025 Tet Parade
Bolsa Ave • Westminster
February 1 • 8:30a
Pretend City Lunar New Year
Pretend City • Irvine
January 19, January 25 - 26 • 11am - 2:30pm
Asian Garden Mall - Westminster
January 9 - 27
2024 Lunar New Year
Irvine Barclay Theatre & Plaza
Jan 21 • 9a - 6p
Lunar New Year - Garden Grove
SteelCraft Garden Grove
January 25 • 12p - 10p
Kids' New Year Handcrafts
Irvine
Sunday, Jan 26 • 3p-4p
Lunar New Year
Segerstrom Concert Hall • Costa Mesa
Feb 1 • 8p
Lunar New Year
Fashion Island - Newport Beach
Special Promotions and Activities
February 8 • 11a - 1p
Lunar New Year
Celebrate Lunar New Year at the Irvine Spectrum
Irvine Spectrum Center
Feb 9 • 12p - 3p
OC Lantern Festival
Free Family Event
Segerstrom Concert Hall • Costa Mesa
Feb 22
LUNAR NEW YEAR EVENTS
Torrance and surrounding areas
Lunar New Year Festival
Monterey Park
Food • Family Activities • Entertainment
Saturday, January 18 • 10am - 9pm
Sunday, January 19 • 10am - 7pm
Southeast Asia Festival
Our Lady of Fatima - Artesia
January 18 • 2p - 10p
Lunar New Year Celebration
South Coast Botanic Garden
Every Weekend in February
Lunar New Year
Red Envelope Giveaway
January 13 - February 9
Citadel Outlets
February 1 & 2
Volvo Lunar New Year Celebration
La Puente Park
February 1 • 1p - 5p
LA Chinatown Firecracker Run
Participate in this 5k or 10k walk/run
February 2
Golden Dragon Lunar New Year Parade
Join in from some live performances, activities, and parade.
LA Chinatown
February 8 • 1pm
Lunar New Year Festival
Celebrate Lunar New Year with food, entertainment, and family activities!
Alhambra Lunar New Year Festival
Saturday, February 8 • 9am - 6pm
Lunar New Year Festival
Cabrillo Way Marina San Pedro
Food • Crafts • Lion Dancers • Entertainment
TBA
Lunar New Year Community Event
Playa Vista
Food Trucks • Chinese Arts & Crafts • Games & Activities • Performances
TBA
LBX Little Aviators
Long Beach
TBA
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