What a combination! Not only does San Francisco host the largest Chinese New Year celebration anywhere in the world outside of Asia, but we also have the fineset Asian Art Museum outside of Asia. Living in San Francisco and missing all the events ought to be a crime!
The term "Chinese New Year" is not really accurate. Throughout Asia the event is known as "Lunar New Year" and that is the correct term. Still, for many decades San Franciscans have known the celebration as Chinese New Year and it remains the traditional moniker by which we know it today.
In celebration of the Lunar New Year, which falls on January 29th, the San Francisco Asian Art Museum will host a series of diverse and interactive programs that honor various Asian cultural traditions observed throughout this festive time of year. Visitors will be able to enjoy performances, artist demonstrations, hands-on activities, a hunt in the galleries for the year's fortune forecasts, and a family-friendly Lunar New Year Festival celebrating the Year of the Dog.
To learn about the variety of programs being offered by the museum visit http://www.asianart.org/lunarnewyear0506.htm
To learn more about the San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade please visit: http://www.chineseparade.com
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