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Lunar New Year is joyfully celebrated by many Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean people and other cultural groups around the world. This year, the Lunar New Year falls on Wednesday, January 29.
Read on to discover a reading list and details about WPL’s 2025 Lunar New Year celebration in partnership with the Waterloo Region Chinese Canadian Association.
Celebrate Lunar New Year
Saturday, February 1
2:00pm to 4:00pm
Forbes Hall, RIM Park
Lunar New Year marks the beginning of the lunar calendar and is celebrated with festive traditions and cultural festivities. Come and join the celebration on Lantern Festival Day, marking the final day of New Year festivities, with music, performances, crafts, and activities.
Presented in partnership with WCCA – Waterloo Region Chinese Canadian Association.
This is a drop-in event. Everyone is welcome.
Event DetailsReading List
eBooks & eAudiobooks with downloadLibrary & Libby
Find a selection of eBooks and eAudiobooks for kids to celebrate Lunar New Year from downloadLibrary and the Libby app.
eReadingMore Events & Resources
- CBC Kids: Lunar New Year
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Central Ontario Chinese Cultural Centre
Located in Kitchener, the Central Ontario Chinese Cultural Centre (COCCC) is a non-profit, charitable organization that aims to promote Chinese culture and provide culture-related programs and services.
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Musicians of Laurier Academy of Music and Arts Spring Festival Concert
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a vibrant concert showcasing the beautiful fusion of traditional Chinese and Western music.
Date: Sunday, February 9
Time: 3-5 pm
Location: First United Church, 16 William St. W. WaterlooLearn more here.
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Waterloo Region Chinese Canadian Association
Since its establishment in 2002, the Waterloo Region Chinese Community Association (WCCA) has rapidly emerged as one of the largest and influential Chinese associations in this region with over 3000 members.