Gung Hay Faat Choy!

Chinese New Year is one of the most important holidays in the Chinese culture.  It is tradition that every family thoroughly cleans their house to sweep away any bad fortune and to make room for good luck. Windows and doors will often be decorated with red colored cut-outs with meanings like “happiness”, “wealth” and “longevity”. For Chinese New Year, there is much celebration and of course there is a feast with many delicacies.

This is a time of thanksgiving and for family reunions.  During the Chinese New Year it is a great time to reconcile, forgive all misgivings and wish each other peace, prosperity and happiness.  I remember as a child receiving money wrapped in red tissue paper which has now been replaced with beautifully decorated “Lai-See” envelopes some being quite ornate and intricate even including tassels.  Amidst the merry making, expect the sky to be lit up with firecrackers.

If you would like to join in the festivities there are 2 local events happening this weekend on Saturday, January 29^th.  One is on the Eastside and will be held at Westminster Chapel located at 13646 NE 24^th St., Bellevue, WA 98005 from 3:30 to 8:15 p.m.  There will be all sorts of Asian themed activities, appetizers, music, dance, crafts and exhibits.  Tickets are $8. Per person or for a family of six the cost is $25.

Will we hear the Dragons roar?

The other celebration is being held in Seattle at the Hing Hay Park located at 423 Maynard Ave S., Seattle 98104 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.  Some of the activities will be the traditional Dragon dance, the Children’s Costume Parade and a magic show. Besides the Children’s Costume contest there is also a Favorite Rabbit contest.  So if you are a rabbit owner you are invited to bring your furry friend to be voted on by all of the Attendees. 

 This event is free to the public.

Gung Hay Faat Choy!  Happy Chinese New Year!

Hop on down to Hing Hay Park

  The Year 2011 is represented in the Chinese Zodiac by the Year of the Rabbit.

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