Where Vancouver January February 2017 | Page 78

VancouVer Life Aberdeen Centre boasts activities galore for Chinese New Year 78 where.ca GUnG Hay Fat CHoy! The Year of the Rooster arrives on Jan. 28, and from the fiery to the tranquil, Chinese New Year festivities abound across the region. The annual Chinese New Year Parade fills the streets of Chinatown (page N2) with lively lion dances and martial arts performances, while LunarFest’s cultural exhibitions, games and craft-making lessons are at Oakridge Centre (page 17) from Jan. 17 to Feb. 5. In Richmond, a huge selection of festive goodies and beautiful flowers are on offer at Aberdeen Centre’s (page 17) Chinese New Year Flower & Gift Fair, while the International Buddhist Temple’s (page 56) restful New Year’s Eve celebrations are a great option for those seeking something Zen. BY SPENCER VAN VLOTEN Ja n ua ry- F e b r ua ry 2 0 1 7