Whoa! It's the Year of the Fire Horse
- kc dyer
- 46 minutes ago
- 2 min read
Lunar New Year gallops in on February 17
Kung Hei Fat Choi!
According to Chinese tradition, February 17 marks the day when the year of the Snake gives way to the Year of the Horse. Many Asian traditions depict the horse as a symbol of strength, speed, freedom, and perseverance. This year, these inherent characteristics are fused with the transformative element of Fire, which is predicted to ignite a year of enthusiasm and innovation.
Celebrations abound across the Lower Mainland throughout the month. Saddle up and join the fun!
Already underway:
A Taste of Chinatown began February 6 and runs through February 22 at the Chinatown Storytelling Centre, 168 East Pender Street in Vancouver.
February 20:
On the North Shore, head to Molly Nye House, Lynn Valley Road, to celebrate from 3 - 5 p.m. There will be festive games and dinner with tea, coffee and dessert. Tickets HERE.
February 21:
Kids of all ages can drop into the West Vancouver Memorial Library from 2-4 p.m. to learn about Chinese and Korean Lunar New Year traditions and celebrate the Year of the Horse with festive treats, stories, art, calligraphy, and games. More information HERE.
February 21/22:
The Year of the Horse is being celebrated in a two-day event at the Chinese-Canadian Museum, 51 E Pender Street.
The Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Chinese Classical Gardens will celebrate The Year of the Fire Horse with Chinese Cultural live performances, tastings, family-friendly arts and crafts and workshops at 578 Carrell Street, Vancouver.
February 22:
The 52nd Vancouver Chinatown Spring Festival Celebration and Parade begins at the Millennium Gate in Vancouver's Chinatown at 11 a.m. The parade is expected to stretch more than a kilometre in length, and last up to three hours. Expect crowds — peak numbers have reached 200,000 in past years.
February 24:
At 7 p.m., The Orpheum (601 Smythe Street) plays host to the LunarFest Concert, featuring children's theatre company Fooderlon Theater, keyboardist and singer Kristin Fung, string groups Harmonia and the West Vancouver Youth Band Symphonic Strings. Both will be conducted by Nicholas Urquhart, and feature soloist Emma Qu. Tickets HERE.
Gong Xi Fa Cai!
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