Friday, February 12, 2021 is the Lunar New Year, or Chinese New Year. Also known as the Spring Festival, Chinese New Year marks the transition into a new lunar calendar year. February 12, 2021 will mark the year of the Ox.
Millions of people around the world celebrate Chinese New Year with traditional dishes, fireworks, decorations, and gifts.
Below are some local events celebrating Chinese New Year in our community, as well as a poster that you may download and post to social media or visible places like windows.
Events
- Lunar New Year Celebration hosted by the City of Kitchener
- Waterloo Region Chinese Canadian Association Celebrates Chinese New Year
- Waterloo Public Library’s Chinese New Year Celebration (recording of event)
