Where to celebrate Lunar New Year in Seattle

Jan 19 2022, 8:17 pm

Also known as Chinese Chunjie, Vietnamese Tet, Korean Solnal, Tibetan Losar, and Spring Festival, the coming Lunar New Year lands on February 1, celebrating the year of the tiger.

We’ve listed below exactly where you should go to celebrate Lunar New Year in Seattle.

Lunar New Year

 

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Seattle’s Chinatown-International District will undoubtedly be the place to be this Lunar New Year. The day-long celebration will include traditional dragon and lion dances, martial arts, Japanese Taiko Drumming, as well as other cultural performances. Unfortunately, it’s been postponed from February 5 to Saturday, April 30th.

When: Saturday, April 30, 2021
Time: 11 am to 4 pm
Where: Chinatown-International District
Admission: Free

TĂȘt in Seattle

 

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Most people tend to focus on Chinese New Year, and forget that the Lunar New Year spreads through other cultures too. TĂȘt, Vietnamese Lunar Year is one of the most important festivals in Vietnam. Expect to learn all about the country’s culture and foods, as well as witness beautiful dances and entertainment on the cultural main stage.

When: February 12 to 13, 2022
Time: 10:30 am to 6 pm
Where: Seattle Center — 305 Harrison Street, Seattle
Admission: Free

Lunar New Year at Lucky Envelope Brewing

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with exciting beer releases, red envelope giveaways, Year of the Water Tiger merch, food trucks, and more. Beer offerings include Mijiaya Historic Chinese Beer, Lychee Thai Basil Sour, Water Tiger Cold IPA, Hawaiian Honey Lager, and 2022 Double Happiness. A limited amount of red envelope giveaways will be distributed at open each day of the event.

When: January 28 and January 29, 2022
Time: 12 to 10 pm
Where: 907 NW 50th St, Seattle
Admission: Free

Lunar New Year Celebration and Fair

 

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Spend Lunar New Year’s weekend at the Wing Luke Museum to learn all about the traditions and reasoning behind the celebrations. Watch a traditional dragon and lion dance, as well as learn about the Chinese Zodiacs and this year, the year of the tiger.

When: Saturday, January 29, 2022
Time: 11 am to 3 pm
Where: Wing Luke Museum — 719 South King Street, Seattle
Admission: Free

APCC Annual New Year Celebration

The Asia Pacific Cultural Center’s annual event features the beautiful country and culture of Vietnam. The event will host over 90 booths of cultural art, Vietnamese food and drinks, as well as games, crafts, and more. The New Year Celebration will also showcase live entertainment from other Asian countries such as Indonesia, Singapore, Fiji, Japan, the Philippines, and more.

When: Saturday, February 8, 2019
Time: 11 am to 6 pm
Where: Clover Park Technical College — 4500 Steilacoom Boulevard SW, Lakewood
Admission: Free

The Bellevue Collection Lunar New Year

Stay tuned for performances, crafts, traditional displays, photo booths, and more. If you spend $500, you’ll receive a $50 Bellevue Collection Gift Card. You can also pick up a Lucky Lunar Scratch Card at Bellevue Square’s Guest Services from January 24 to February 6 which will reveal an offer for one of the many Asian-inspired restaurants at The Bellevue Collection.

When: January 24 through February 6
Time: All day
Where: The Bellevue Collection Mall
Admission: Free

Lunar New Year Seattle Night Market

Catch over 100 local vintage, makers and purveyors on the main floor including food trucks, covered outdoor areas, and two cocktail bars featuring Seattle’s top DJs. This week’s theme is Lunar New Year.

When: February 12, 2022
Time: 2 to 9 pm
Where: 6310 NE 74th St, Seattle
Admission: $10-20

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