Come join us at Burton Park for a day filled with fun, food, and festivities to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Enjoy a wonderful show and delicious Food Trucks (The Chairman Bao, Saigon Street Food, Respectable Bird)! There will be a lion dance, cultural performances by local talent, free giveaways, red envelopes, the Library’s Maker Mobile, books and more.
Don't miss out on the exciting activities for all ages. It's a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich traditions of the Lunar New Year with the San Carlos community.
* Bring a chair or blanket to watch the lively musical performances.
* We invite you to wear the color red or festive new year clothing!
Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is a celebration of the new year based on the lunisolar calendar. It signifies the start of spring and a fresh beginning, and is considered a major holiday in many countries including China, Vietnam, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, and various other communities worldwide. Lunar New Year is celebrated with family gatherings, special festive foods, and traditions such as lion dances and lantern lightings,symbolizing the cleansing of the old and the welcoming of prosperity for the coming year.
AGENDA:
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Food Trucks open for business
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- Storytime featuring author Ling Lee
- Book signing will be available afterwards
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
- Performances start
* Live Love Learn
* Challenge School
* The Millbrae Juggling Club
* Great Joy School
* American Youth Performing Arts Foundation
* Yau Kung Moon Tak Fung Kwoon
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
- Giveaways begin and Red envelopes for children distributed (available until supplies run out.)
- Library Maker Mobile opens for exploration
2:00 PM
- Event ends
