On January 29, welcome the Year of the Snake, a symbol of wisdom, intuition and transformation that ushers in a powerful time for reflection and personal growth.
Around the world, some two billion people celebrate the Lunar New Year, a 15-day celebration also known as the Spring Festival in China. It’s marked by red and gold decorations, special foods, lucky envelopes filled with cash and other much-loved traditions.
In Victoria, celebrations will centre on the city’s Chinatown, which is Canada’s oldest. Among them: The Victoria Chinatown Museum in Fan Tan Alley will host a variety of activities on the weekends of February 1 and 8, while the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association will hold its annual celebration, featuring a lively parade of costumed performers in the traditional Lion Dance, on February 9. Don’t miss this exuberant celebration!
