Lunar New Year at The Seaport

Sat Feb 17, 2024
Various times
Age: All
Price: Free
Location:
South Street Seaport
Pier 17, New York, NY, 10038
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The Seaport is partnering with the New York Chinese Cultural Center to bring an intergenerational Lunar New Year celebration to life to mark the Year of the Wood Dragon.

Activities include:

Chinese Lion Dance (1pm-4pm)
On the cobblestones outside 12 Fulton Street

Chinese Calligraphy Workshop (2pm, 3pm 4pm)
12 Fulton Street | FREE
Use a traditional calligraphy brush to write simple Chinese characters while exploring the relationship between ancient Chinese pictographs and their modern-day ideographs. Best for ages 7-12. Advance registration is required.

Nautical Chinese Lion Chains (11am-4:30pm)
Create your own decoration using paper links inspired by colorful signal flags that sailors use to communicate.

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.