Lunar New Year events this long weekend

2014 CIBC LUNARFEST VANCOUVER

http://lunarfest.org/

Location: Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza,

801 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC

Date:Friday,February 7–Sunday, February 9, 2014, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Celebrate the Lunar New Year at the CIBC LunarFest at the Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza from

February7-9, 2014! Walk through the spectacular Lantern Palaces,see art installations, watch puppet shows, enjoy activities at the CIBC Pavilion, taste delicious culinary delights. Free admission.

Chinese New Year Celebration

https://www.facebook.com/events/1397652580484171/

Location: The East

Village Vancouver, 2620 E. Hastings St., Vancouver, BC

Date:

Friday, February 7, 2014, 11:30 a.m.

The lucky lion will bless local businesses for the Lunar New Year, starting at Vancity (Hastings &

Kamloops).

11th Annual Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration

http://www.asia.ubc.ca/2014/01/13/11th-annual-chinese-lunar-new-year-celebration/

Location: Asian Centre, UBC, 1871 West Mall, Vancouver, BC

Date:Friday, February 7, 2014, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

The Department of Asian Studies presents their Annual Chinese Lunar New Year

Celebration, a joyous opportunity for heritage and non-

heritage learners to demonstrate their Chinese languageskills through songs, stories and comical performances.

With opening remarks from the Dean of Arts, the Education

Consul of the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Vancouver, and local MLA David Eby, the

main event will be a spectacular celebration of Chinese culture with per

formances from professional Lion Dancers,

UBC students and the UBC Chinese Ensemble. In conjunction with the main event, we will also offer Chinese

cultural activities for everyone to enjoy and participate in. Activities include writing Chinese calligraphy, creating

paper crafts, tying Chinese knots and wearing traditional costumes. UBC’s Asian Library will also be holding eventssuch as the Beautiful China Photo Exhibition and Knowing 360 Jobs in Old China from Cigarette

Cards.

Main event: 10 a.m.-12:45p.m. Lunch 12:45. Please register online for complimentary lunch.