Chinese New Year Events in Richmond, BC

Thousands Will Welcome the Year
of the Dragon in Richmond, British Columbia
 

Can’t get to China this month to ring in the mighty Year of the Dragon? Not to worry - with a population that’s 65 per cent Asian and with the largest proportion of Canadian residents of Chinese ancestry (44 per cent), Richmond, BC is the convenient and authentic substitute for North American travelers. From the weeks leading up to New Year’s Day (January 23) through to February 6, the city is chock-full of lively New Year festivities guaranteed to make any visitor feel they’ve been whisked off the continent. Whether tucking into an indulgent 12-course banquet or participating in the soothing prayer ceremonies of a Buddhist temple, Richmond’s Chinese New Year has something for everyone!

January 9 - 22
Flower Market
Yaohan Centre, 3700 No. 3 Road
11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
www.yaohancentre.com

January 18-29 
Chinese New Year celebration and bazaar
International Buddhist Temple, 9160 Steveston Highway
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
www.buddhisttemple.ca

January 19-23 
Chinese New Year Flower and Gift Fair
Aberdeen Centre, 4151 Hazelbridge Way
Come treasure hunt and stock up for the new year at some of the 40+ display booths.
www.aberdeencentre.com

January 19-February 6 
Chinese New Year in the Library - Photo Exhibit
Richmond Public Library- Brighouse Main Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate 
www.yourlibrary.ca

January 22
Chinese New Year's Eve festivities
International Buddhist Temple, 9160 Steveston Highway 
8:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
www.buddhisttemple.ca

January 22 
Richmond Chinese Community Society TD Lunar New Year Celebrations at Lansdowne Centre 
Lansdowne Centre, 5300 No. 3 Road
12:30 - 5:00 p.m.
www.rccs.ca or www.lansdowne-centre.com.

January 22 
Countdown Night to Chinese New Year
Aberdeen Centre, 4151 Hazelbridge Way
8 p.m. - midnight
www.aberdeencentre.com

January 23
Golden Dragon and Lion Dance & Mall-Wide Pick-the-Green Lion Visits
Aberdeen Centre, 4151 Hazelbridge Way
11:00 a.m.: outdoor courtyard
12:00 p.m. onwards: all 3 levels
www.aberdeencentre.com

January 23
Chinese New Year Celebration
Yaohan Centre, 3700 No. 3 Road
12:00 p.m. start
www.yaohancentre.com

January 25
55+ Chinese New Year Celebration
Thompson Community Centre, 5151 Granville Avenue
12:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $10

January 25
Chinese New Year Potluck Dinner
Richmond Multicultural Community Services, Room 340-7000 Minoru Blvd (in Richmond Caring Place)
www.rmcs.bc.ca

January 28
RCCS New Year Celebration at Richmond Centre 
Richmond Centre, 6551 No. 3 Road 
1:30 p.m. start
www.rccs.ca and www.richmondcentre.com

January 28
Chinese New Year Celebration
Richmond Public Library- Brighouse Main Library 100-7700 Minoru Gate
www.yourlibrary.ca

January 28 and 29
Chinese New Year Dance and Music Celebrations
Aberdeen Centre, 4151 Hazelbridge Way
Jan 28 - 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Jan 29 - 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
www.aberdeencentre.com

January 29
Chinese New Year Stage Show
Yaohan Centre, Second Floor, 3700 No. 3 Road
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
www.yaohancentre.com

January 29
Chinese New Year Celebration
Richmond Public Market, 8260 Westminster Highway
4:00 - 7:30 p.m.
604-821-1888

February 4 and 5
Chinese New Year Tea 
London Heritage Farm, 6511 Dyke Road
Open 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $8.50 for full tea
http://LondonFarm.ca
 
Questions about any of these upcoming events? Call our Visitor Centre for assistance: 1.877.247.0777