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TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2011

Chinese New Year 2011 in Vancouver

Celebrate the year of the Rabbit at Chinese New Year celebrations happening in Vancouver and Richmond, British Columbia! Hosting British Columbia's biggest event, Vancouver's historic Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit in 2011!Chinatown sees tens of thousands of people help ring in the new year with its signature event, the Chinese New Year Parade, a two hour extravaganza and continues with the Spring Fair and events at the Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden. Bring in and celebrate the year of the rabbit in 2011 in Vancouver's historic Chinatown! Don't miss this spectacular event in February 2011!

Celebrate the year of the rabbit in 2011 in Vancouver's Chinatown with the annual Parade, Spring Fair and festivities at the Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden.

CHINATOWN VANCOUVER
VANCOUVER CHINESE NEW YEAR PARADE | February 6, 2011 | 12:00pm | Parade Route (map) | Free | Since 1979,Vancouver Chinatown's signature event, the Chinese New Year Parade has celebrated Chinese New Year with lion dances, dance troupes, marching bands and more! Celebrate the year of the rabbit! | Website [PHOTOS]
SPRING FESTIVAL | February 4 - 6, 2011 | 4th: 4:00pm - 6:30pm; 5th: 11:00am - 8:00pm; 6th: 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Chinese Cultural Centre Courtyard: 50 East Pender Street, Vancouver (map) | Free | The Spring Fair celebrates the New Year with multicultural performances, lion dances and demonstrations. | Website
DR. SUN YAT SEN CLASSICAL CHINESE GARDEN | February 4 - 6, 2011 | 4th & 5th: 5:00pm - 6:30pm; 6th: 10:00am - 4:00pm | Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden: 578 Carrall Street, Vancouver (map) | Suggested Donation: $5 | Celebrate the year of the rabbit with lanterns, firecrackers, red couplet making, lion parades and traditional red envelopes! Experience Chinese New Year in this beautiful Chinese Garden! | Website [PHOTOS]
YEAR OF THE RABBIT CELEBRATION AT INTERNATIONAL VILLAGE | February 4 - 6, 2011 | 4th & 5th: 12:00pm - 10:00pm; 6th: 12:00pm - 7:00pm | 88 West Pender Street, Vancouver (map) | Free | The 11th Annual International Village Chinese New Year celebration offers performances, activities, booths and a Chinese New Year Opening Ceremony! | Website

VANCOUVER
CHINESE NEW YEAR AT THE ROYAL CANADIAN MINT VANCOUVER | February 3 - 6, 2011 | Thurs-Fri: 10:00am - 8:00pm; Sat: 9:00pm - 6:00pm; Sun: 10:00am - 5:00pm | 752 Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit in 2011!Granville Street, Vancouver (map) | Free | Come down to the Royal Canadian Mint Boutique to create your own Year of the Rabbit medallions, enjoy daily giveaways, purchase the $15 Year of the Rabbit coin, take a photo with a real gold bar and much more! | Website
CHINESE NEW YEAR AT THE WEST END COMMUNITY CENTRE | February 5, 2011 | 11:00am - 1:00pm | West End Community Centre Auditorium: 870 Denman Street, Vancouver (map) | Free | Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with music, performances and good luck crafts! | Website
CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION AT RILEY PARK | February 5, 2011 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Riley Park Community Centre: 50 East 30th Avenue, Vancouver (map) | Free | Enjoy snacks and refreshments while you watch the lion dance and Chinese fan dancing! Visitors can also do crafts and other fun activities to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit! | Website
CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION 2011 AT SUNSET COMMUNITY COMPLEX | February 4, 2011 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Sunset Community Complex: 6810 Main Street, Vancouver (map) | Free - $5 | Watch performances by Sunbrite Chinese Seniors including the Lion Dance, Traditional Fan Dancing and traditional Chinese Dancing! There will be also be face painting, an arts and craft station and prize stations ($.50/each) and delicious Chinese Cuisine ($5.00/plate). | Website

WEST VANCOUVER
CELEBRATE THE YEARS OF THE RABBIT | January 30, 2011 | 1:30pm - 3:30pm | West Vancouver Community Centre: 2121 Marine Drive, West Vancouver (map) | Free [limited to 500 people] | Watch a Lion Dance, performances, listen to live music and snack on complimentary oriental snacks and drinks! | WebsiteCelebrate the Year of the Rabbit in 2011!

RICHMOND
2011 CHINESE NEW YEAR FLOWER AND GIFT FAIR | January 28 - February 3, 2011 | Mon-Wed: 11:00am - 7:00pm; Fri-Sat 11:00am - 9:00pm; Sun: 11:00am - 7:00pm (February 2: 11:00am - 12:00am) | Aberdeen Centre: 4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond (map) | Free | Explore the fair to find gifts for Chinese New Year while surrounded by beautiful decorations and watching cultural performances! | Website
2011 RCCS LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION | February 5, 2011 | 12:30pm - 5:00pm | Richmond Centre: 6551 No. 3 Road, Richmond (map) | Free | Watch Chinese cultural performances and explore booths with arts and crafts. | Website
2011 RCCS TD LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION | February 12, 2011 | 12:30pm - 5:00pm | Lansdowne Centre: 5300 No. 3 Road, Richmond (map) | Free | Watch Chinese cultural performances, explore booths with crafts and meet local organizations. | Website
CHINESE NEW YEAR TEA | February 5 & 6, 2011 | 12:00pm - 5:00pm | London Heritage Farm: 6511 Dyke Road, Richmond (map) | $8.50 | Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with traditional Chinese tea at his heritage house on the edge of the Fraser River! Call 604-271-5220 or email for reservations. | Website
RING IN THE YEAR OF THE RABBIT | January 29 - February 3, 2011 | 10:00am - 5:00pm (February 2: 10:00am - 12:00am) | International Buddhist Temple: 9160 Steveston Highway, Richmond (map) | Free | Welcome Chinese New Year with a celebrations and bazaar at the Temple with calligraphy demonstrations, traditional snacks and more! On February 2, 2011 at 10:00pm, there will be a chant and group prayer. | Website






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