The Year of the Dragon is approaching.
Chinese New Year officially begins this year on Feb. 10 — the second new moon after the winter solstice.
The Pearland Chinese Association will host a Lunar New Year Gala on Feb. 10 at the C.A. Nelson Auditorium, 2337 North Galveston Avenue, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. A Lunar New Year Festival is also planned from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 24 at the Pearland Recreation Center, 4141 Bailey Road.
The festival is open to all and includes a Lion Dance and Dragon Dance, paintings, traditional Chinese music and costumes, fencing, origami, traditional games, Tai Chi, Chinese Chess, calligraphy, and more.
These local events are supported by the CVB’s Cultural Arts Grant program.
For more information, including sponsorships or exhibit booths, call 832-788-8776 or email info@txpca.org.
Also, on Feb. 10 in Houston’s Museum District, the Asia Society Texas holds a free Lunar New Year Celebration: Year of the Dragon from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1370 Southmore Blvd.
The next day, on Feb. 11, Discovery Green Park, 1500 McKinney St., holds a Lunar New Year Celebration from 5 to 7 p.m. with Lee’s Golden Dragon and other performers, crafts, and vendors.
