Lunar New Year

Chinese Year of the Horse | 1 of 12-year-cycle of animals that make the Chinese zodiac @CCC_LA

These interact with the five elements: wood, metal, fire, water, earth. 2014 is the year of the wood horse, taking over from the year of the water snake. In celebrating over one hundred years of tradition, the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles presents the 115th Annual Golden Dragon Parade. 

Chinese New Year Festival (Chinatown Central & West Plazas)

• Saturday, February 1, 2014 (12:00p - 8:00p)
• Sunday, February 2, 2014 (12:00p - 5:00p)
• Click HERE for more details

The day of the Lunar New Year is the most celebrated holiday of the year for nearly 1.5 million persons of Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese descent in Southern California. It is celebrated with colorful festivals, parades, and most importantly, large family gatherings. It is also a time when ancestors are fondly remembered and families give thanks for their blessings. Red packets of money (“Lai See” or “Hung Bao”) and firecrackers add fun and excitement to the Chinese New Year celebration.

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