The Chinese Community of the Greater Washington Metropolitan area is going to celebrate the "Chinese Lunar New Year" in Washington, DC Chinatown on H & I Streets, NW, between 6th and 8th Streets, Sunday, February 21 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA), Chinatown Revitalization Council (CRC) and Chinatown Chamber of Commerce are very proud to sponsor this event. The festival includes folk dances, musical bands from various genres, local high school, cultural exhibition and a parade. The popular lion and dragon dances, as well as a five-story high firecracker that will be lit at 3:45 p.m. will also be featured in the program. Please bring your friends and family to join us for this exciting and joyful event which routinely attracts more than 30,000 patrons/tourists. For more information see www.chinatownchamber.us/chamberofcommerce.html. Chinese New Year Lion Dance, February 14, 12-3pm, Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21201. Join the second annual Chinese New Year at the Walters Art Museum! With beating drums, crashing cymbals and ringing gongs, The Johns Hopkins University Lion Dance Troupe will herald the Year of the Tiger. Traditionally, the Lion Dance promises good fortune for the coming year, which at the Walters includes an ongoing series of museum education programs as part of Exploring Asia: Connecting Art and Community, investigating the arts of China, Japan and India. Admission to this event is free! For more information, contact 410-547-9000, ext. 373 or landerson@thewalters.org or see www.thewalters.org. Chinese New Year Events at Lakeforest Mall, February 8–21. In the 11th Annual Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration - Year of the Tiger - Chinese culture comes alive this month at this free family event. Beautiful decor hangs throughout the mall, including a hand-painted banner of the Great Wall of China. Come for the opening ceremony, featuring the magnificent traditional lion dance on February 13 at 12 noon. The weekends of February 13-14 and February 20-21 include live entertainment at Center Court, 12 - 5 p.m. Demonstrations and exhibits throughout the mall highlight this year's theme. CARROLL COUNTY LIBRARIES Finksburg Branch Library, 2265 Old Westminster Pike, Finksburg, MD 21048. February 1, 6:30pm. For ages 7 – adult. Come celebrate the Chinese New Year or Gung Hay Fat Choy! This is the Year of the Tiger. Stop by and learn about Chinese New Year celebrations in the U.S. and around the world. Refreshments will be served. Registration for this program begins January 18. For more information call 410-386-4505. Taneytown Branch Library, 10 Grand Drive, Taneytown, MD 21787. February 13, 11am, A Chinese New Year Celebration for all ages. It's the Year of the Metal Tiger! Learn about Chinese New Year celebrations in the U.S. and around the world. Refreshments will be served. Children 3 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Registration for this program begins January 30. For more information call 410.386.4510 HOWARD COUNTY LIBRARIES East Columbia Branch, 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 21045, Friday, February 12, Class at 2pm, Lion Dance at 3pm. Stories and activities to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Learn about the Chinese Zodiac and watch a Kung Fu (Chinese Martial Art) demonstration. Ages 6-9; 45 minutes. Space is limited. Tickets available 30 minutes prior to class. Class followed by a traditional Lunar New Year dance by Jow Ga Kung Fu Athletic Association. No registration required. For more information call 410-313-7700 Elkridge Branch, 6540 Washington Blvd, Elkridge, MD 21075, Friday, February 12 at 2:00 pm (Howard County schools closed). Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with stories, songs, and crafts. Ages 4 & up; 45 minutes. Space is limited. Tickets are available at the Children’s Desk 30 minutes prior to the program. For more information call 410-313-5077 Savage Branch, 9525 Durness Lane, Laurel, MD 20723, Friday, February 12 at 2pm. Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with stories, songs, and crafts. Ages 4 & up; 45 minutes. Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.880.5978. MONTGOMERY COUNTY LIBRARIES Germantown Library, 19840 Century Blvd., Germantown, MD 20874, February 27 at 1pm. A Lunar New Year celebration for all ages featuring traditional lion dance performances by the Washington, DC Chinese Youth Club (CYC). For more information call 240-777-0110 Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Dr., Potomac, MD 20854, February 20 at 10am. Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with demonstrations and participate in activities showcasing traditional Chinese arts: dance, painting, paper cutting, calligraphy. Presented by Madison Chinese Dance. No registration required. For more information call 240-777-0690 Quince Orchard Library, 15831 Quince Orchard Rd., Gaithersburg, MD 20878. February 13, 1-4pm. Join in to welcome the lunar New Year with dances, stories, skits, songs, and crafts. All are welcome. No registration is required. Presented by the students and staff of the Gaithersburg Chinese School and sponsored by the Quince Orchard Library and Friends. For more information call 240-777-0200. Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20910, February 13 at 11am. A Lunar New Year celebration for all ages featuring traditional lion dance performances by the Washington, DC Chinese Youth Club (CYC). For more information call 240-773-9420.
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