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Lunar New Year celebrations in the Triangle

Photo via TACAS

Today marks the start of the Lunar New Year. Here’s how you can join the festivities right here in the Triangle.

Lunar New Year celebration in Raleigh, 2019 | Photo via TACAS

🐂 Kids’ Night Out: Chinese New Year edition | Fri., Feb. 12 | 6–8 p.m. | Flour Power Cooking School, 244 Grand Hill Place, Holly Springs | $39 | Available for little chefs aged 5 to 12, this drop-off class will teach participants how to make chicken and rice, egg rolls + Chinese donuts.

🐂 Cha House New Year Celebration | Fri., Feb. 12 + Sat., Feb. 13 | Multiple locations | Celebrations include calligraphy lessons and Chinese knot-tying tutorials + the Cary location will be offering a limited edition glitter drink.

🐂 Chinese New Year Festival | Sat., Feb. 13 | 2–5 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Ring in the Lunar New Year with the Triangle Area Chinese American Society as they celebrate with cultural performances and opportunities to win prizes.

🐂 Family and Friends Day | Sun., Feb. 28 | 2–5 p.m. | Virtual | Free | UNC’s Flying Silk dance troupe will perform, hosted by the Ackland Museum, plus the program includes hands-on art demonstrations to celebrate the Year of the Ox.

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