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Lunar New Year Events Near the Essex County Area

by Victoria Marie Moyeno
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With Lunar New Year kicking off on February 1 and Chinese New Year in full effect from January 21 and February 20 each year, we have rounded up some of the events happening near Essex County to ring in the Year of the Tiger!

Lunar New Year at Hudson Yards

January 24th – February 13th

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The Ivy at Chatham

Beginning January 24th, The Shops at Hudson Yards and Edge will have red lantern displays and traditional performances in partnership with New York Chinese Cultural Center. Learn more here.

Lunar New Year Celebration by New York Chinese Cultural Center

January 29th | 2 – 5PM

New York Chinese Cultural Center

This 30-minute program at the New York Chinese Cultural Center includes a Kung Fu demonstration/interactive segment, as well as some beloved Chinese folk dance pieces. Learn more here.

Chinese New Year Family Festival at the China Institute

January 29th | 10PM

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China Institute is hosting a free online festival with an interactive cartooning workshop, read-aloud storytime, and a New Year art exercise. Learn more here.

Lunar New Year at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music

January 29th | 2-4PM

Join BKCM for an afternoon of traditional and contemporary Chinese music, a performance of the lion dance, crafts, calligraphy, and more. Learn more here.

Lunar New Year Special at Sla Thai

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Up until the first week of February, Sla Thai (596 Valley Rd, Montclair) will be serving a “Crying Tiger” dish. Learn more here.

Chinese New Year at Branch Paramus Public Library

February 1st -3rd | 3:30 – 4:30PM

The library is celebrating on February 1- 3 from 3:30 – 4:30PM. This activity is for Pre-K – grade 8 with a limit of 25 participants each day. Register by emailing para2circ@bccls.org. Learn more here.

Lunar New Year Bonbons at Vesta Chocolate

Grab a 6-year aged Korean miso caramel Lunar New Year bonbon at Vesta Chocolate, both online and in-store, for a limited time only. Learn more here.

Lunar New Year Celebration Hosted By Honeymoonjc

February 5th | 12 – 10PM

Honeymoonjc lunar new year

This event will take place at Veterans of Foreign Wars in Seacaucus. There will be art, music, dance floor, food, dessert, and drinks. Learn more here.

Lunar New Year with the New York Philharmonic

February 8th | 7:30 – 10:30PM

This gala evening includes a pre-concert reception and a post-concert seated dinner with the artists. The Gala is a fundraising event for the New York Philharmonic. Learn more here.

Lunar New Year Family Fun Day at Liberty Hall Museum

February 12th | 1:00 – 2:30PM

Liberty Hall is celebrating by making crafts from dragon puppets to “porcelain” plates, and more. Learn more here.

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