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Lunar New Year celebrations in Charlotte

The Queen City is ringing in the Year of the Snake.

A Golden Lion of Lunar New Year folklore appears in front of the camera.

You may spot traditional lion dances during local Lunar New Year celebrations.

Photo via Rachel Sutherland Communications

Welcome to the Year of the Snake.

The Lunar New Year begins Wednesday, Jan. 29, and there are plenty of ways to observe around the Queen City.

Culture & Cuisine: Lunar New Year | Wednesday, Jan. 29 | 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Independence Regional Library | Free | Teens will savor food from various regions + learn diverse cultures, music, and traditions.

Tết Festival + Vietnamese Night Concert | Wednesday, Jan. 29 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. + 7:30-10 p.m. | Liberty Hall at Park Expo | $15+ | Experience live performances, lion dances, and a crowning of Miss and Mister Vietnam.

Lunar New Year Gala and Cultural Fair | Saturday, Feb. 1 | 3-9 p.m. | Dale F. Halton Theater | $0+ | The Chinese American Association of Charlotte (CAAOC) will celebrate culture with interactive experiences, food, and music full day of festivities before the ticketed gala.