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Events Description
Lunar New Year is a time of celebration, reflection, and renewal, and UBC Botanical Garden’s goal for this year’s Lunar New Year market is to create an experience that encourages communities to connect more deeply with the beauty and cultural significance of the Asian Garden. Through engaging educational activities and interactive experiences, it will be an opportunity to appreciate the Garden’s commitment to celebrate culture, community and education. With this year’s Lunar New Year Market celebration, the Garden aims to provide a welcoming space for everyone to learn and experience the beautiful traditions of Lunar New Year. Now in its third year, the celebration has grown year after year since its inception in 2023, and we are thrilled to make this Year of the Snake even bigger and better!
Our market will feature over 40 local makers and food trucks. UBC Botanical Garden will also offer fresh auspicious flowers, dried floral arrangements, and potted plants for sale. Enjoy a photo booth by Dang Good Booths, an exciting lion dance and kung fu performance by the UBC Kung Fu Club, and participate in workshops like calligraphy, sweet dumpling dessert-making and watercolour painting. Tickets include admission to the garden, where you can learn about both cultural and horticultural wonders.
HOW MUCH
Tickets:
Cost: $8.88 after tax and fees – limited tickets available
Free for children aged 5 and under
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
Saturday, January 25th, 2025 | 10:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday, January 26th, 2025 | 10:00am – 4:00pm
Activity Schedule:
Photo booth by Dang Good Booths (11:00am-3:00pm)
Lion Dance and Kung Fu Performance by UBC Kung Fu Club (1:00pm)
APT. Contemporary Performance by Harbour Dance Quill Collective (TBD)
Storytime & Sing-Along (English) by Yuto Books (11:30am-12:00pm)
Storytime & Sing-Along (Mandarin) by Yuto Books (12:30pm-1:00pm)
Storytime & Sing-Along (Cantonese) by Yuto Books (3:00pm-3:30pm)
Mahjong Workshop (2:00pm-3:00pm, Saturday only)
Chinese Greetings Workshop (2:00pm-3:00pm, Sunday only)
Children’s Craft Area (all day)
Abacus Station by Chinese Canadian Museum (all day)
Cultural Games by HK House (all day)
Venue:
UBC Botanical Garden, 6804 SW Marine Drive. Vancouver
Paid Parking
Public Transit Accessible
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