Chilliwack — On Friday February 9, the Chilliwack Cultural Centre welcomes the Year of the Dragon with a dazzling event of joy, prosperity, and unity. Full of incredible festivities that will entertain the whole family, the Lunar New Year event highlights the beautifully diverse and rich cultures that honor the first new moon of the lunar calendar!
“It is exciting to be hosting the Chilliwack Cultural Centre’s first Lunar New Year celebration,” says Executive Director Jean-Louis Bleau. “This major festival celebrated around the world is even more special given it is the Year of the Dragon. We’re inviting all of Chilliwack to come out and celebrate the Year of the Dragon together with us.”
The day begins at 10:00 am with the Lion Dance, opening the start of our festivities. With admission by donation, the lobby market and fair begin at 10:30 am, and will showcase local businesses and restaurants, alongside performances taking place throughout the day. From Chinese Kung-fu to dance to music, the afternoon is a lively event perfect for visiting with friends and family!
The formal evening show begins at 7:00 pm where you can witness spectacular traditional Chinese dancing, singing and music. The day will be a feast for all the senses!
“For me personally I love seeing and experiencing varied cultural traditions, learning about the history and the ways that these traditions are similar and different,” explains Jean-Louis. “It is exciting to share and witness diversity in all its forms and Lunar New Year is one of those traditions that I have always participated in. The idea of setting the stage for an auspicious and prosperous year ahead while seeing performances that share cultural expression is always so unique and exciting.”
Lunar New Year is coming to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on February 9, 2023.
The opening Lion Dance begins at 10:00 am.
The Lobby Market and Fair begins at 10:30 am.
The formal evening show begins at 7:00 pm.
The Lion Dance and Lobby Market and Fair are admission by donation.
Tickets for the evening show are $25 for adults, $20 for children under 15, and $20 for adults 55 and up, and can be purchased at the Centre Box Office, online at chilliwackculturalcentre.ca, or by calling 604-391-SHOW(7469).
Lunar New Year’s is generously sponsored by: Saxbee Insurance Agencies, Jenny Lu, RBC, Minter Country Gardens, and Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society.
