Lunar New Year events to check out in Burnaby

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Simran Singh
January 13, 2023

Lunar New Year is coming up on Jan. 22 and there are some fun and festive ways to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit in Burnaby.

Check out the Lunar New Year celebrations happening around town, and take part in the festivities!

The City of Lougheed on Instagram: "Join us this Saturday, January 14 for a dance performance, Chinese calligraphy, a Lion Dance and lucky treats to celebrate Lunar New Year. Link in bio for more event details."

The City of Lougheed shared a post on Instagram: "Join us this Saturday, January 14 for a dance performance, Chinese calligraphy, a Lion Dance and lucky treats to celebrate Lunar New Year. Link in bio for more event details.". Follow their account to see 941 posts.

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Head to The City of Lougheed mall on Saturday, Jan. 14 to Welcome the Year of the Rabbit. This event will include dance performances from Vancouver Beautiry Dance World and a Lion Dance and Blessing. There will also be Chinese calligraphy, decorative displays, a latern tunnel, a lucky stairway, wishing trees, and lucky red envelopes. The celebrations run until Jan. 22.

THE AMAZING BRENTWOOD on Instagram: "Join us for Lunar New Year celebrations on January 21st as we ring in the Year of the Rabbit with a spectacular Lion Dance starting at 1pm! Enjoy complimentary treats, retailer promotions and pick up a red envelope from our team - if you're lucky you might even find more than a gold coin in yours.🧧 For more details on our Lunar New Year event, click the link in our bio. Dance to commence at Upper Centre Court by TABLES."

THE AMAZING BRENTWOOD shared a post on Instagram: "Join us for Lunar New Year celebrations on January 21st as we ring in the Year of the Rabbit with a spectacular Lion Dance starting at 1pm! Enjoy complimentary treats, retailer promotions and pick up a red envelope from our team - if you're lucky you might even find more than a gold coin in yours.🧧 For more details on our Lunar New Year event, click the link in our bio. Dance to commence at Upper Centre Court by TABLES.". Follow their account to see 450 posts.

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On Jan. 21, head to The Amazing Brentwood to ring in the Year of the Rabbit. The event will start off with a Lion Dance at 1pm and you’ll be able to enjoy complimentary treats, retailer promotions and pick up a red envelope.

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From Jan. 22 to Feb. 5, Metropolis at Metrotown will transform to celebrate Lunar New Year. The mall will be hosting cultural workshops, live entertainment, dance performances, photo opportunities and much more.

Head to the Heights for their annual Lunar New Year celebrations on Feb. 4 from noon to 4pm as Lion Dancers will visit participating merchants and shoppers.

On Jan. 21, from noon to 4pm, Burnaby MPs Jagmeet Singh and Peter Julian and MLAs Anne Kang, Raj Chouhan, Katrina Chen, and Janet Routledge will be co-hosting a free public event at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre for a day filled with activities, cultural performances and food.