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Westfield Montgomery Celebrates Year of the Snake w/ Love is Blind DC’s Taylor & Garrett

January 25 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Free

This year, Westfield Montgomery celebrates the Year of the Snake with cultural activities and performances for all ages.

Attendees can look forward to spectacular lion and dragon dances, captivating musical acts, dynamic kung fu demonstrations, and hands-on arts and crafts, including calligraphy and lantern-making workshops. Plus, don’t miss a complimentary photo booth activation. Each day will feature a similar lineup of celebrations, but the first weekend will kick off with opening remarks from Taylor and Garrett from Love is Blind DC, esteemed guests and Chinese Culture and Community Service Center (CCACC) leaders. The festivities will culminate on February 8 with an exciting Lantern Festival, complete with interactive riddles and prizes for participants.

As part of this celebration, Westfield Montgomery invites shoppers to participate in a cherished Lunar New Year tradition by donating their gently used clothing to benefit Interfaith Works. Those who donate will receive a special red envelope, known as “hongboa”, or “lucky money” to redeem at participating retailers within Westfield Montgomery. Only from 11AM – 3PM on January 25th, while supplies last.

A full line up of the events can be found here and guest are encouraged to RVSP (for free) here.

January 25th

    • 10:40AM – 11AM – Dragon parade inside Westfield Montgomery
    • 11AM – Meet the Dragon at Center Court on Level 1 for opening remarks from CCACC, Westfield Montgomery and local dignitaries
    • 11AM – 3PM – Cultural Performances, Arts & Crafts
      • Various live performances include lion & dragon dances to symbolize luck, happiness, braveness, and power. Musicals, singing, folk dancing, opera, kung-fu & martial arts, Taichi, folk sports, Guzheng, harmonica and more!
      • Exhibits and hands-on crafts include traditional Chinese painting & calligraphy, flour doll making, paper cutting crafts, origami, henna tattoo, fashion and more!

Details

Date:
January 25
Time:
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.westfield.com/united-states/montgomery/events-detail/lunar-new-year-celebration

Organizer

Westfield Montgomery
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Venue

Westfield Montgomery Mall
7101 Democracy Blvd.
Bethesda, MD 20817
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