Lunar New Year
January 25, 2025,
10AM - 1PM
Level One in NorthCourt, between Nordstrom and Macy's
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with NorthPark Center, the Crow Museum of Asian Art of The University of Texas at Dallas, and Bookmarks, a Dallas Public Library, on Saturday, January 25.
10AM - LION DANCER PERFORMANCE BY RISING PHOENIX
*Ear Protection Recommended for Young Children
11AM - LION DANCER MEET AND GREET AT BOOKMARKS
11:30AM - DALLAS ASIAN WINDS PERFORMANCE
10AM-1PM - CRAFTS & ACTIVITIES
- Paper Snake with the Crow Museum - Create a dynamic paper snake, symbolizing wisdom, agility, and determination to inspire and guide you in the year ahead.
- Knot Activity with the Crow Museum - Chinese knots, symbols of good fortune and auspiciousness, carry hopes for a year filled with happiness and success. Craft a knotted bracelet to wear as a personal charm of luck or gift it to loved ones as a meaningful gesture of well-wishing.
- Paper Lantern with the Crow Museum - Honor the Lunar New Year with a vibrant paper lantern, illuminating the path to new beginnings, hope, and prosperity.
- Red Envelope Station with Bookmarks, sponsored by Atmos Energy
- Creepy Critters with Bookmarks, sponsored by Atmos Energy - Get up close and personal with a variety of snakes with the experts from Creepy Critters.
- Origami and Fai Chun with the UTD Chinese Student Association - Join the UTD Chinese Student Association for a hands-on experience in crafting traditional Lunar New Year decorations. Learn the art of origami and create fai chun: vibrant red paper banners that symbolize good fortune.
Plus, children can take home their own copy of Celebrate the World: Lunar New Year by Hannah Eliot and Alina Chau at Bookmarks, sponsored by Atmos Energy, starting at 9:30AM (while supplies last).