Don't Be a Rat, Get Out and Celebrate Chinese New Year
The Chinese New Year is also referred to as the Spring Festival, the Lunar New Year and the Lantern Festival. It falls on a different date every year: for the most part on the second new moon after the winter solstice. This year it falls on Thursday February 7th although the Chinese New Year festivities are not limited to that date. Here in the Seattle area, there are celebrations from the weekend before up to the weekend after. Below is a sampling of the many activities available for those living in or visiting the area:February 02-
What:
Cooking experience with Ming-Ming Tung-Edelman. Learn to make a full 7 course Chinese New Year meal where everyone will get a chance to sample each dish and take home a copy of the recipes.
When:
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where:
Laurelhurst Community Center
4554 NE 41st St., Seattle 98105
Who:
Ages 18 and up
Cost:
$45 per person
Offered through the Seattle park and recreation department.
February 02 -
What:
Chinese New Year Gala including entertainment, a traditional feast, a Luly Yang fashion show and a silent auction.
When:
Doors open at 5:00 p.m./ Dinner starts at 7:00 p.m.
Where:
Sheraton Seattle 1400 Sixth Avenue Seattle 98101
Who:
Adults
Cost:
Ranging from $88 for an individual, $880 for a table, $1500 for a corporate sponsor up to $10,000 for a Phoenix sponsor!
Presented by the Hong Kong Association of Washington, along with the National Association of Asian American Professionals - Seattle Chapter. andy.yip@naaapseattle.org (206) 621-9000
February 09-
What:
Seattle's Chinatown-International District celebrats the Year of the Rat! Multicultural entertainment, Asian-inspired arts & crafts, food and booths. There are also children's activities and it is a great place to catch the Lion and Dragon dances
When:
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Where:
Union Station Great Hall, 401 South Jackson Street in Seattle's Chinatown/International District
Who:
Wonderful event for the whole family
Cost:
FREE
Put on by Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area (CIDBIA)
February 09-
Comments
Julie
(Guest)
(Guest)
02/10/2008
Chinese New Year lasts for a whole week. Starting last Thursday. They also hang papercutting drawings on their windows. They cut it with a knife or scissors. This is a good paragraph. Also, everyone knows this is the year of the Rat!
Nancy
(Guest)
(Guest)
02/10/2008
This year is the year of the Rat! There are 12 animals in the zodiac. Can you guess what they are? (Hint: One of them is not a cat.) Chinese people also recieve red envelopes. This is a good well written paragraph.
Fascinating & well-researched article. Wish I was in Seattle to enjoy all the fun. There are some very nice Chinese New Years STAMPS at the post office (and I guess you can order them via the USPS website) that are beautiful. They would also go well on Valentine's Day cards, if anyone is interested. Thanks again for the great article! Happy New Year of the Rat!
We have Chinese new year in Bangkok too and it's HUGE!!! We even get two days vacation for it (well I don't because I work freelance :-) Good article!
Sounds like fun.
Sounds like a lot of fun!
Lots of fun things to do. I'd love to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
good info.
Fun stuff!
Great information for people who live in or are visiting the Seattle area!
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