What does the Year of the Dragon hold in store?
Fun, friends, frolic and food, another great festive event taking place in New York City, If you are a spiritual enthusiast this is sure to catch your eye. It is said to be an energetic year, filled with optimism, and entrepreneurship. Good health, prosperity and always looking for wisdom.
There are several events throughout the month of January. Chinese New Year is celebrated in countries and territories such as Indonesia, Tibet, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand.
Here is the rundown:
Lunar New Year Events
New Year Firecracker Ceremony and Cultural Festival, Sara D. Roosevelt Park, Chrystie St at Grand St (betterchinatown.com). Mon 23 11am–3pm; free. • 13th Annual Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade, begins at Canal and Mott Sts (betterchinatown.com). Jan 29 11:30am–4pm; free.
Lunar New Year at the Museum of Chinese in America
MoCA provides a starting point for information about the celebration. Joanna C. Lee and Ken Smith, coauthors of Pocket Chinese Almanac, will give their predictions for the Year of the Dragon at “Decoding the Chinese Almanac” (Sat 21 2:30–3:30pm; $12–$18), or you can learn how households prepare for the New Year with a walking tour through Chinatown (Sat 21, Sun 22, Jan 28; 11am, 1pm. $8–20). 215 Centre St between Canal and Grand Sts (212-619-4785, mocanyc.org)
China in New York: A WQXR Festival
The radio station highlights China’s burgeoning classical-music landscape over the airwaves, on the website and at live concerts. Catch performances, interviews and videos featuring pianist Lang Lang (who will be giving a special New Year’s–themed concert with the New York Philharmonic on Tue 24), the Shanghai String Quartet, composer Huang Ruo and Mongolian children’s chorus Quintessenso Choir. Locations, times and prices vary; visit wqxr.org/china for details. Sun 22–Jan 28.
The New York Chinese Cultural Center hosts this multilevel bash at the Winter Garden a week into the holiday. Performances on the main stage include Shaolin-inspired kung fu, folk dances and traditional music. Earlier in the day, artisans on the balcony will hold workshops in Chinese crafts such as paper-cutting, calligraphy and making dough figurines. Winter Garden at the World Financial Center, 220 Vesey St at West St (212-945-0505, artsworldfinancialcenter.com). Jan 28 1–4pm; free.
Seventh Annual Pre-Lunar New Year Gala and Flower Market
Take advantage of the Queens Botanical Garden’s free winter admission and proximity to Flushing’s vibrant Chinese community to check out this fair, which features kung fu and cooking demonstrations, live music and a feng shui discussion. 43-50 Main St at Dahlia Ave, Flushing, Queens (718-886-3800, queensbotanical.org). Sat 21, Sun 22 10am–5pm; free.
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