The Far East Center officially celebrates the Lunar New Year for two days. This year, it’s Saturday & Sunday, February 1 & 2, 2025. Festivities take place in the outdoor parking lot at the Center. But, from January 23 to 28, there will be a Lunar Street Market Fair with vendors in the parking lot. You can also shop Truong An Gifts year-round for your Lunar New Year decorations. They stock special flowers, plants, fruits, decorations, red envelopes and much more.
Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Both days include Lion dances and martial arts demonstrations.
Here’s the 2025 schedule:
February 1, 2025 (Saturday) Performances
(Performance schedule is subject to change.)
10:00 AM: Ice Carving of the Snake – Artist: Luan Bui
11:15 AM: Gu Zheng Instrumentalist
11:30 AM: Invited Guest Speakers
12:00 PM: Shaolin Hung Mei Lion Dance
(Truong An Gifts – Big Show)
12:45 PM: Guiding Mountain Lion/Dragon Dance
(Viet’s Restaurant)
1:00 PM: GDPT Nguyen Thieu Lion Dance (Saigon Bowl)
1:30 PM: Tai Kung Ha Tai Chi Performance
2:00 PM: CACHC Lion Dance (Truong An Gifts)
3:00 PM: K-pop Dance Performance
3:30 PM: Guiding Mountain Lion/Dragon Dance (Truong An Gifts)
February 2, 2025 (Sunday) Performances
(Performance schedule is subject to change.)
11:00 AM: Ascent Dragon Dance (Little Saigon Supermarket)
11:30 AM: Invited Guest Speakers
12:00 PM: Ascent Dragon Dance (Truong An Gifts – Big Show)
1:00 PM: GDPT Nguyen Thieu Lion Dance (Saigon Bowl)
1:30 PM: National Martial Arts Academy (Truong An Gifts)
2:00 PM: K-pop Dance Performance
2:15 PM: GDPT Nguyen Thieu Lion Dance (Vinh Xuong)
3:00 PM: Nguyen Thieu & DPD Lion Dance Show (Truong An Gifts)
3:15 PM: Fan Dance, Non La Dance, Parasol Dance
3:30 PM: American Sport Karate Association
333 S. Federal Blvd., Denver.