Monday, January 23, 2012

Happy Chinese New Year!

This year Chinese New Year falls on January 23, 2012, when we'll be ringing in the Year of the Dragon.



In 2012, Chinese New Year's Day will be celebrated on January 23. The New Year festival will start from January 22 (Chinese New Year's Eve) and end on February 6 (Lantern Festival). 2012 marks the 4710th Chinese New Year, and this time it is the year of the dragon according to the Chinese zodiac calendar.

The dragon is the 5th sign of the Chinese zodiac and it is regarded as an auspicious symbol which stands for power, good luck, success, and happiness.
So how can you celebrate this year in Montclair? Grace Grund at Terra at the Isabel Rose Cafe at the Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, has loads of activities planned.
Monday, January 23, Chinese New Years Day
Lunch Specials will include "jiaozi" (dumplings) and "Niangao" (New Year's Cake)
Reservations recommended, 973-744-6600.

Sunday, January 29, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Oolong Tea Tasting & Gong Fu Cha Demonstration
Cost: $5 per person. To reserve a spot, please call Terra, 973-744-6600.

Monday, February 6, 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.  
"LENG TENG" (Lanterns) AND DRAGONS
The 15th and final day of the New Year Celebrations, is Lantern Festival
Day. Join us for Lantern Making, story telling, tea & snacks.
Cost: $3 per person. To reserve a spot, please call Terra, 973-744-6600.

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