Lunar New Year

California Live correspondent Angela Sun is in Westwood to meet members of UCLA’s renowned ‘ACA Lion Dance,’ ahead of the Lunar New Year. Learn about the origins of the traditional lion dance and why it’s important during the upcoming holiday celebrations.

Organizers and businesses are preparing as Large crowds are expected in San Francisco this weekend for the annual Chinese New Year Parade on Saturday in Chinatown. Gia Vang reports.

Large crowds are expected in San Francisco this weekend for the annual Chinese New Year Parade on Saturday as well as the two-day Community Street Fair in Chinatown.

San Francisco is gearing up for one of its largest celebrations of the year: the Chinese New Year Parade. But this year there are some safety concerns. Ginger Conejero Saab reports.

People gathered in the streets of Oakland Sunday to enjoy the Lunar New Year Parade.

People gathered in the streets of Oakland Sunday to enjoy the Lunar New Year Parade. Christie Smith reports.

Join the Chinese Historical & Cultural Project for a Lunar New Year celebration at San Jose’s History Park. This free, family event is a wonderful way to celebrate the Year of the Dragon! The event will feature Chinese cultural dancers, martial arts demos, Chinese calligraphy, food trucks, dragon performances, and much more! WHEN: Saturday, March 2nd from 11 AM to…

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon at the Millbrae Lunar New Year Festival! Enjoy a firecracker show, the lion dance, a Kung Fu show, over 100 food vendors, and much more! WHEN: Saturday, February 17th from 10 AM to 7 PM WHERE: Millbrae Downtown (200 Broadway – 490 Broadway, Millbrae, CA) For more information and to reserve your spot, please…

Asian Pacific America: Award-winning violinist Paul Huang will play in the Lunar New Year concert at the San Francisco Symphony.

Asian Pacific America: The Lunar New Year concert at the San Francisco Symphony on Feb. 17 will be conducted by Mei-Ann Chen.

This is a huge weekend for the Bay Area. Not just because of the Super Bowl, but Saturday is Lunar New Year — the beginning of the Year of the Dragon. And there will be celebrations all weekend, especially in the city. NBC Bay Area’s Jessica Aguirre spoke to Rodney Fond of the SF Chamber of Commerce for some insight.

California Live’s Jobeth Devera visits a local shop in San Francisco’s Chinatown ahead of Lunar New Year. Learn about the year of the dragon, plus the significance behind red envelopes, what goes inside them & why.

The start of the Lunar New Year is just four days away and San Francisco city leaders are now outlining their plans to make sure local celebrations for this Year of the Dragon are both fun and safe.

The start of the Lunar New Year is just four days away and San Francisco city leaders are now outlining their plans to make sure local celebrations for this Year of the Dragon are both fun and safe. Sergio Quintana reports.

The Chinese New Year Flower Market was in full bloom in San Francisco Saturday, a week ahead of Lunar New Year.

The Chinese New Year Flower Market was in full bloom in San Francisco Saturday. 

It is about to a very busy season for San Francisco’s Chinatown as the city is making special accommodations for the Lunar New Year.

It is about to a very busy season for San Francisco’s Chinatown as the city is making special accommodations for the Lunar New Year. GIa Vang reports. 

Join Santana Row for a Lunar New Year Celebration as they welcome the Year of the Dragon! Enjoy the exciting drumbeats, lion dances, surprise red envelopes, and dances. In addition, dining and retail specials will be offered at many of Santana Row’s restaurants and stores. WHEN: Saturday, February 10th from 11 AM to 1 PM WHERE: Santana Row (in the…

The Postal Service unveiled its Lunar New Year: Year of the Dragon Forever stamp during a ceremony in Seattle’s historic Chinatown district last week.