An annual tradition in Houston’s Asiatown since 2003, the festival celebrates both the Lunar New Year and the beauty of Houston’s vast cultural diversity. This year, the Festival will also kick off a series of exciting Asian Heritage seasonal programs that will highlight the culinary delights, artistic wonders, and ancient traditions of Events Lunar New Year 2025: Here are 11 celebratory events in the Houston area. Also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, the Lunar New Year is a holiday meant to celebrate the beginning Celebrate Lunar New Year in Houston. The Lunar New Year 2025 begins on January 29, and in many Asian countries, celebrations continue for 15 days. 2025 is the Year of the Snake — a symbol of wisdom, intuition, and transformation that also represents elegance, resilience, and mystery. Check out all the ways Houston is celebrating Lunar New Year. Check out these 9 Houston-area Lunar New Year events. By Asia Armour | 4:06 PM Jan 27, 2025 CST Updated 4:06 PM Jan 27, 2025 CST Chinese New Year and Silk Road Festival The Lunar New Year is a time of vibrant celebration, family traditions, and honoring the start of a new year in the lunar calendar. Houston, with its rich cultural diversity, transforms into a hub of festive energy during this season, offering an array of events that beautifully showcase Asian heritage and traditions. With the Lunar New Year commencing on Wednesday, January 29, Houston-area restaurants, bars, and businesses are gearing up for days of epic celebrations and festivities. Each year corresponds to one of twelve animals in the Chinese Zodiac, with this year celebrating the Year of the Snake. Festivities include majestic red and gold decor spotlighting the Chinese Community Center: 2025 Lunar New Year Festival An annual tradition featuring performances including Lion and Dragon Dances, Kung Fu demonstrations and traditional Chinese music. WHEN Chinese Community Center – Lunar New Year Festival; February 1 (10am-4pm) | Chinese Community Center (9800 Town Park Dr., Houston, TX 77036) Asia Society – Lunar New Year 2025: Celebrating the Year of the Snake; February 1 (10am-4pm) | Asia Society (1370 Southmore Blvd., Houston, Texas 77004) Texas Lunar Festival – 2025 Texas Lunar Festival Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, begins on January 29 and will provide us all with a much-needed fresh start.The Chinese zodiac is a system of 12 animals and five Asia Society Texas offers some free and ticketed events to honor Chinese New Year. The festivities usually run along Southmore Blvd. from 10 am to 4 pm. The program highlights lion dances, a Dragon Quest, arts and crafts, music, and foods, all inspired by Asian traditions and culture. Some music and dance performances will set you back $10. The Lunar New Year begins on Jan. 29 and Houston will celebrate the Year of the Snake with a variety of events and dining options. From traditional lion and dragon dances to cultural performances Lunar New Year Festivities in Downtown Houston. Wednesday, January 22. Catch a Rockets game with a Lunar New Year twist! See Houston in action as they take on the league-best Cleveland Cavaliers during a special Lunar New Year celebration at Toyota Center. The first 3,000 fans will score a festive folding fan, while Clutch and the gang add an On Jan 26th, POST is celebrating the Lunar New Year welcoming the Year of the Snake. 🐍 Experience dazzling lion dances, cultural performances, a vibrant Asian pop-up market, and traditional Lunar New Year activities. Otaku Food Festival, 2032 Karbach: On February 8 and 9, Karbach Brewery is once again hosting the Otaku Food Festival for a Lunar New Year market and festival. I have attended a few of the Otaku Food Festival events (including the Lunar New Year) in the past and had a great time. Houston’s top restaurants and venues are pulling out all the stops with unforgettable Lunar New Year events. Spanning now through Saturday, February 8, these celebrations include lion and dragon dances, traditional music, fireworks, and culinary delights. From Traveler’s Table’s Asian-inspired Children’s Museum of Houston (11 am to 6 pm Saturday, February 10) 1500 Binz St.. To keep Lunar New Year completely kid-centric, the Children’s Museum has a wide range of activities for the day. Celebrate the year of the Snake - Chinese New Year 2025 In Houston with a bunch of interesting events. From extensive dinners to lantern making workshops in Houston there is a lot to do on the occasion of the Chinese New Year 2025 in Houston. An annual tradition in Houston’s Asiatown since 2003, the festival celebrates both the Lunar New Year and the beauty of Houston’s vast cultural diversity. This year, the Festival will also kick off a series of exciting Asian Heritage seasonal programs that will highlight the culinary delights, artistic wonders, and ancient traditions of The Chinese Community Center’s massive, all-ages Lunar New Year Festival will embrace the magic of this symbolic year, rocking lion and dragon dance performances, martial arts showcases, Chinese
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