Chinese New Year Celebration (Year of the Snake) at Devonshire Mall
The Lunar New Year begins on January 29 and the Essex County Chinese Canadian Association (ECCCA) will be organizing community events to celebrate the most festive occasion on the Chinese calendar. Around the world, many countries and cultures observe and celebrate the lunar new year. In Chinese tradition, it is a time for families to be together after a long year of hard work and, in many instances, separation. During the Chinese New Year, the world’s largest annual human migration occurs as Chinese people travel far and wide, in China and the around the globe, to be with their loved ones. This will be the first opportunity to mark the occasion since the lifting of health restrictions and the ECCCA looks forward to celebrating the Year of the Snake with the Windsor-Essex community. The snake occupies the sixth position of the Chinese Zodiac and is associated with wisdom, charm, elegance, and transformation. One of this year’s ECCCA CNY activities will include: Sunday, February 2, 2025: Chinese New Year Celebration (Year of the Snake) at Devonshire Mall Location: Centre Court in front of The Bay Time: 12:00 – 4:00 PM · The festivities open with a traditional Dragon Dance followed by demonstrations of Chinese Canadian arts and culture – highlighting dance, music, the Chinese Zodiac, calligraphy, and a Children’s Arts & Crafts Corner. · Also featured: New Year greetings from the God of Fortune who will be handing out Lai Si (lucky envelopes) for children, musical performances, Chinese Folk Dances, Qipao dancers, Windsor Chinese Choir, and Kung Fu performances. · Snacks and beverages will be available. This celebration is free and open to the public. For more information, contact (519) 252-6621.
