Lunar New Year 2022: The Year of the Tiger

BAY AREA – Take part in a tradition that originated thousands of years ago and welcome the Lunar New Year. Also known as the Chinese New Year, the celebration marks the first new moon on the lunar calendar. This 15-day festival is often observed with customs and ceremonies to honor ancestors and banish bad luck. It is customary to present family members with red envelopes (called lai see or hongbao) containing small amounts of money. Red decorations are prevalent during the festival due to the ancient legend of a man-eating beast that feared the fiery hue. According to the Chinese zodiac, 2022 is the Year of the Tiger, and those born during this year are said to be “powerful individuals: authoritative, brave and self-assured.” If you were born in 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998 or 2010, you’re also a Tiger!

Lunar New Year 2022
Tuesday, February 1, 2022

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Lunar New Year Events in the Bay Area

Blackhawk Museum: Into China
Celebrate the New Year with a visit to the Blackhawk Museum’s acclaimed gallery featuring many fine handcrafted masterpieces representing China’s enormous scale and rich history.
Year-Round
Blackhawk Museum, Danville
For more information, visit BlackhawkMuseum.org

Vietnamese Lunar New Year in Berkeley
Start the party early with this free and family-friendly event featuring food, live music, beauty and singing contests, talent competitions and martial arts demonstrations.
Sunday, January 16, 2022
Berkeley
For more information, visit Eventbrite.com (Search “Vietnamese Lunar New Year”).

San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade
In addition to the annual parade, this month-long celebration features a Flower Market Fair, the Miss Chinatown Pageant and Coronation Ball, the Basketball Jamboree and more!
Saturday, February 19, 2022
San Francisco
For more information, visit ChineseParade.com/Events-Calendar.

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