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.