Prepared by the Richmond Arts Coalition Feb 1 RCCS Lunar New Year Lion Dance Celebration at Richmond Centre 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Richmond Centre Mall 6551 No 3 Road This event is free. The Lunar New Year is an important festival for the Chinese, and people return home on the eve of the Lunar New Year to attend large family gatherings. The Richmond Chinese Community Society (RCCS) is honoured to share this annual event with the whole community on Saturday, Feb. 1 at Richmond Centre. This year's celebration will be commemorated by a traditional lion dance performance. This event is for all ages. Disability access is available. For more information phone: 604-270-7222, email: info@rccs.ca or log onto www.rccs.ca.
Chinese New year at Parker Place Mall
Start at 3 p.m. Parker Place Mall 4311 Hazelbridge Way. This event is free.
The mall will be hosting the Golden Dragon and Lion Dance Performance at 3 p.m.
Chinese New Year of the Horse Weekend Cultural Celebrations - Dance & Opera 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aberdeen Centre 4151 Hazelbridge Way. This event is free.
Continue your Chinese New year celebrations by visiting Aberdeen Centre. From 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., the Vancouver Academy of Dance will return for another year of remarkable performances. From 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., the Vancouver Cantonese Opera will put on a breathtaking show featuring opera and amazing costumes.
Phone: 604-270-1234 Feb 2 Chinese New Year of the Horse Weekend Cultural Celebrations - Music & Dance 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Aberdeen Centre 4151 Hazelbridge Way. This event is free.
From 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., the Chinese Music Association will take the main stage. From 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., the Colors of Dance Academy will grace the stage for a lovely dance performance.
Phone: 604-270-1234 RCCS TD Lunar New Year Celebration at Lansdowne Centre Noon to 5 p.m. Lansdowne Centre 5300 No 3 Rd.
This event is free. In the spirit of the Lunar New Year, which brings about family reunions and charitable love, RCCS is honoured to share this annual event with the whole community. This year's celebration will include a variety of multicultural performances ranging from the Lion Dance, Chinese Opera, Ballroom Dance, Magic, Hip Hop Dance, Folk Dance, Japanese Drumming, Kung Fu and Taekwondo along with booths for Chinese calligraphies and craft sales. Community organizations will also host exhibition booths at the event. This year, RCCS will again donate all its fundraising proceeds to Richmond Food Bank.
This event is for all ages. Phone: 604-270-7222 Email: info@rccs.ca Website: www.rccs.ca Feb 4 God of Fortune & Lion Dance Performance Starting at noon Parker Place Mall 4311 Hazelbridge Way. Enjoy the Lion Dance Performance starting at noon.
Phone: 604-273-0276 Feb 8 Chinese New year Stage Show at Yaohan Centre 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 2600-3700 No. 3 Rd. Enjoy the festivities at Yaohan Centre with a Chinese New Year Stage Show from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m..
