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Brooklyn's inaugural Lantern Festival lights up Sunset Park in grand Lunar New Year finale * Brooklyn Paper

The inaugural Brooklyn Lantern Festival and Parade celebrated Lunar New Year in Sunset Park.

Council Member Susan Zhuang organized the parade to unite the community in celebrating Chinese culture. [ more ]

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Brooklyn Nets celebrate Lunar New Year at Tuesday night game against Celtics * Brooklyn Paper

The Brooklyn Nets celebrated the start of Lunar New Year with special events and performances to honor Chinese culture.

The Chinese population in Brooklyn is one of the largest and fastest-growing Chinese communities outside of Asia. [ more ]

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A roaring good time: Where to celebrate Lunar New Year in Brooklyn * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn is hosting a number of Lunar New Year celebrations showcasing Chinese culture.

Events include lion dances, crafts, parades, and cultural showcases. [ more ]

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Sunday Links: Pro-Ukraine Rally in Downtown SF Marks Second War Anniversary

Pro-Ukraine march in San Francisco draws about a thousand attendees, calling for Putin to be charged with war crimes.

San Francisco celebrates Lunar New Year with a grand parade featuring Awkwafina and a new dragon symbolizing growth and progress. [ more ]

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San Francisco gears up for Super Bowl, Lunar New Year celebrations this weekend

Preparations are underway in San Francisco for a Super Bowl party at the United Irish Cultural Center.

The center has a bet with their counterparts in Kansas City over who will win the Super Bowl. [ more ]

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2 months ago

Chinese Lunar New Year 2024 in San Francisco - San Francisco Bay Times

The Lunar New Year celebrations in San Francisco include various events like the Flower Market Fair and the Chinese New Year Festival and Parade.

The Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco, marked by dragons and illuminated floats, is internationally recognized as one of the top ten parades in the world. [ more ]

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Lunar New Year celebration in SF Chinatown brings together communities old and new

Lunar New Year celebrations took over the streets of San Francisco's Chinatown.

People from all over the world descend on Chinatown to experience the festive atmosphere. [ more ]

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NYC food

Manhattan's Yingtao Celebrates Lunar New Year With 8-Course 'Year of the Dragon' Menu

Yingtao, a contemporary Chinese restaurant in Manhattan, is celebrating the Year of the Dragon with a specialty menu.

Owner Bolun Yao curated an eight-course tasting menu that nods to the dragon with foods symbolizing good luck and strength.

The menu includes unique dishes like smoked steelhead trout, foie gras with Sichuan peppercorn, wagyu and octopus, tofu with celery root, and Berkshire pork dumplings with black truffle. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

Southern Brooklyn prepares to welcome the Year of the Dragon with Lunar New Year celebration * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklynites celebrated the Lunar New Year with cultural performances, lion dances, speeches, and music.

The Year of the Dragon officially begins on February 11, and people born in this year are said to be good leaders with lots of energy and confidence. [ more ]

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NYC food

How to Celebrate Lunar New Year 2024 in London

The Year of the Dragon is considered auspicious and represents new beginnings and growth.

Chinatown in London will have a parade on February 11th to celebrate Lunar New Year. [ more ]

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Sunset Park ushers in Year of the Dragon at annual Lunar New Year parade * Brooklyn Paper

Hundreds of revelers ushered in the Year of the Dragon at Sunset Park's annual Lunar New Year celebration.

The celebration included a parade, performances, and fireworks, with local elected officials in attendance. [ more ]

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Video games

Apple Arcade Weekly Round-Up: Updates for Hello Kitty Island Adventure, Illustrated, Retro Bowl+, Prune+, Kingdoms, and More Are Out Now

Apple Arcade released updates for several games with themes related to Lunar New Year and Valentine's Day.

The updates include new features, levels, and cosmetic items for the games. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

The best places to eat and drink in L.A. this month, according to our food writers

The lunar new year is celebrated all over the world, including in Los Angeles

February also brings Valentine's Day, which is a great opportunity to indulge in special dinners [ more ]

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Cooking

What to Cook in February

Plan a Valentine's Day soirée

Try out new recipes for Lunar New Year and Super Bowl [ more ]

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Wine

World-renowned winery Iron Horse Vineyards in Sebastopol, California developed a special brut for Lunar New Year

Iron Horse Vineyards honors Lunar New Year with annual special brut wine called 'Dragon'. [ more ]

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Wine

World-renowned winery Iron Horse Vineyards developed a special brut for Lunar New Year

Iron Horse Vineyards produces a special vintage brut called 'Dragon' to commemorate Lunar New Year

Iron Horse's sparkling wine has been served at the White House for 38 years [ more ]

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The Best Lunar New Year Drink Gifts, According to Drink Pros

Gifts play a significant role in Asian cultures during holidays and celebrations.

Alcohol, such as Johnnie Walker and soju, is often given as gifts and enjoyed during Lunar New Year celebrations in Asian communities. [ more ]

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Lunar New Year with San Francisco Symphony: Fun for the whole family

Lunar New Year celebrations in San Francisco are vibrant and culturally diverse.

San Francisco Symphony's cultural festivities feature interactive activities for families and engaging performances by guest artists. [ more ]

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East Bay food

40 fun things to do indoors on a rainy day in Berkeley

The Berkeley Public Library is celebrating Lunar New Year with a lion dance performance by the Cal Vietnamese Student Association Lion Dance team.

Renee Watson will be reading from her new book of poetry at Mrs. Dalloway's Books in Berkeley. [ more ]

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Affordable things to do in Berkeley any day of the week

Local events in Berkeley for the Lunar New Year

Discussion of YA graphic novel Lunar New Year Love Story [ more ]

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Science

The science and shared history behind the Gregorian and Chinese calendars : Short Wave

There are three major types of calendars: solar, lunar, and lunisolar

Calendars are used for planning future events and have been tied to senses of identity throughout history [ more ]

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NYC politics

Celebrating the Lunar New Year | Flipboard

Ashlie Rodriguez tells the story on FOX 5 NY.

The video is about New York City and the Lunar New Year. [ more ]

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London

Greater acceptance of Lunar New Year in UK now, says Greenwich-based director

More people in the UK are celebrating Lunar New Year with the Chinese community compared to 15 years ago.

There is a greater acceptance of Chinese culture and traditions in the UK. [ more ]

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Hot Pot Is for Everyone

Hot pot is a popular dish for celebrating the Lunar New Year and can be customized with various ingredients and flavors.

You don't need specialized equipment to make hot pot at home; you can use a slow cooker, Instant Pot, rice cooker, or even a fondue set as a substitute. [ more ]

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For Gen Zers Celebrating Lunar New Year, Hot Pot Offers a Sense of Home

Hot pot is a dish embraced by young members of the Chinese diaspora and Asian Americans as celebratory during Lunar New Year.

Hot pot allows loved ones and chosen family to gather close over a communal broth, fostering intimacy and nostalgia. [ more ]

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Gingery Longevity Noodles to Make Again and Again

Rehearse recipes for Lunar New Year celebrations to ensure a successful and auspicious meal.

Other comforting recipes such as tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwich can provide comfort during the week. [ more ]

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Tolo Serves Up a Lunar New Year Feast With Wines to Match

Restaurants are preparing for Lunar New Year celebrations, offering special menus and dishes for the occasion.

Chef Ron Yan's restaurant, Tolo, will serve a special menu that includes traditional Lunar New Year dishes and a well-priced selection of wines from the Years of the Dragon. [ more ]

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Kick Off The Year of The Dragon, Brooklyn Style

The Year of the Dragon begins on February 10.

Lunar New Year celebrations in Brooklyn include parades and cultural events. [ more ]

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Downtown Brooklyn celebrates Lunar New Year with thrilling performances

The Downtown Brooklyn Partnership celebrated the Lunar New Year with lion dancing and dragon activities at Albee Square.

Lettuce is traditionally used in lion dances to symbolize wealth and prosperity. [ more ]

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Cocktails

7 Best Bars to Celebrate Lunar New Year in New York City

Asian-American cocktails are experiencing a renaissance and are becoming more mainstream.

Lunar Hard Seltzer is a popular choice for both Asian-Americans and young seltzer lovers. [ more ]

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Ring in Lunar New Year With Fizzy Lychee Punch

Despite its reputation, lychee is a versatile cocktail ingredient that can add a nostalgic touch to craft cocktails.

Lychee is the foundational flavor of a Lunar New Year punch created by William Tsui of Viridian. [ more ]

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Cocktails

Lunar New Year's Lychee Punch

Lychees symbolize close family ties during Lunar New Year

Lychee and elderflower combine for a festive punch [ more ]

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Design

World famous artist Ai Weiwei shows his latest work in a Hackney dry cleaners

Ai Weiwei's artwork, Guardian, is on display in the window of The Steam Room in Haggerston until February 10 to celebrate Lunar New Year.

The collaboration between Avant Arte and The Steam Room aims to showcase meaningful creative expressions and challenge societal norms through art. [ more ]

Daily News

Sprinkles rolls out a Bruce Lee-inspired cupcake for Lunar New Year

Sprinkles has partnered with the Bruce Lee Foundation and Gold House for the second year to create a limited edition cupcake for Lunar New Year.

The cupcake is inspired by almond cookies and features a Twin Dragon almond cookie base, red velvet cake, almond-infused cream cheese frosting, and a dragon candy decoration. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Which SoCal Costcos are the 'most Asian'? (Hint: Look for the durian and lumpia)

Costco offers a wide range of Asian products for Lunar New Year celebrations, including pineapple cakes, mochi, and frozen dim sum.

Costco's presence in California is significant, with 135 locations and a large customer base that skews toward Asian and Latino communities. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Where to have a prosperous Lunar New Year feast in Los Angeles

The Lunar New Year is celebrated by around 2 billion people worldwide across multiple Asian countries.

The celebrations are centered around reuniting family and friends through the shared joy of food. [ more ]

Eater LA

This Is the Coolest New Restaurant to Open in Hawaiian Gardens, LA County's Tiniest City

A new halal restaurant called SHOR is opening in Hawaiian Gardens, California on February 9, featuring Afghan, Indian, and Pakistani cuisine.

The restaurant's design is inspired by bazaars and spice markets, and the menu includes both small and large dishes, as well as a variety of drinks.

Sprinkles is collaborating with the Bruce Lee Foundation and Gold House to create a limited-edition cupcake for Lunar New Year. [ more ]

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How Asian is your Costco? Help us find SoCal's most 'Asian Costco' for Lunar New Year

Costco's new Bibigo Korean-style crunchy chicken with sweet & spicy sauce caused a shopping cart traffic jam

Costco is popular among Asian American communities [ more ]

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