Celebrated mostly in East Asia countries - China, Vietnam, South Korea, Japan, and Philippines -, communities across North Texas will begin the Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, this weekend.
It is a 15-day festival, lasting through February 9.
The Lunar New Year, much like New Years' Day, is a time of celebration, feasting and focus on reflection and honoring family and friends.
There are several events happening in the Dallas area.
Dallas
8687 N US 75-Central Expressway 1000, Dallas, TX 75225.
Hosted by the Crow Museum and NorthPark Center, Saturday, Jan. 21, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., the free festival will include live rabbits, a story time, and a performance by the Dallas Asian Wind Symphony.
1907 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75206
Located on Lower Greenville, Ngon will have a lion dance performance by Saturday at 2:30 p.m.
Dallas Public Library Lunar New Year Celebrations
There's a full day of free events hosted across several Dallas Library branches.
The , Saturday from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. will have activities such as calligraphy, a tea ceremony, and dumpling making demonstration.
Find a traditional Japanese drum performance Saturday, 11 a.m. until noon, at .
The will offer free watercolor opportunities while supplies last beginning Saturday at 2 p.m.
A performance by Saturday, Jan. 28, at 4 p.m. While you're there be sure to see a that will be on display through Feb. 19.
The Colony
5752 Grandscape Blvd., The Colony.
The Stage at Grandscape will offer free, family-friendly fun, crafts, and giveaways on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2-4 p.m.
Richardson
Along with the Dallas Chinese Community Center and DFW Chinatown, known as the epicenter of Asian food and culture in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, will put on their beginning at 11 a.m.
