Chinese
New Year 2005
Overview
Gung Hay Fat Choy! are words that come from the well wishers and say, "May you
prosper." This year, the Year of the Rooster, the celebration begins on February
9 and is the most important holiday for the Chinese families. Each Chinese New
Year starts with the new moon on the first day of the new year and ends on the
full moon 15 days later.
The last day of this celebration ends with the Lantern Festival. The Lantern
Festival is believed to have originated in ancient times to usher the light of
the sun after the winter.
The Chinese horoscope features the Rooster as the tenth animal. Therefore,
people who were born during this year are considered to be aggressive,
adventurous, and industrious to the point of overachievers.
Schedule of Events
February 4
Chinese New Year Global Gala
Description: New Tang Dynasty Television proudly presents the
2nd Gala on the eve of Chinese New Year. This year's Gala will feature the
beauty and grace of classical artistic performances including dancers and
singers at the height of their professions, traditional Chinese dancing,
instrumental solos, and choral ensembles.
Location: The Theater of
Madison
Square Garden
Time: 8pm
Cost: $35-$100
February 4 - 5
New Tang Dynasty New Years Eve Global Gala
Description: Ring in the Chinese New Year, the year of the
Rooster, with live performances. The theme this year is Myths & Legends. We will
present traditional Chinese culture and performers from the West. Don't miss
this chance to ring in the Chinese New Year.
Location:
Lincoln Center
Avery Fisher Hall
Time: TBA
Cost: TBA
February 13, 2005
Manhattan Chinatown Parade
Lion and Dragon Performance
Description: The parade usually winds throughout Chinatown along Mott, Canal and Bayard
streets, and along East Broadway.
Time: 1pm
Place: Canal Street South
Parade Route: Parade begins on Mulberry Street at Columbus Park, then Canal
St. proceeds down Mott St. to Chatham Sq., on East Broadway to Market St. to Division
St. to Bowery to Canal St., and the parade ends at Columbus
Park.
Cost: FREE
February 9, 2005
Lunar New Year Festival
Description: This event has a Firecracker Festival and a Cultural Show that follows.
Location: Columbus Park, Mulberry St.
Time: 10 am to 4 pm
Cost: FREE
February 12, 2005
Flushing, Queens Parade
Location: Main Street & 37 Ave.
Time: 10am
Cost: FREE
February 12, 2005
Lion Dance Festival
Location: Fashion Show Mall, 39th St., between Prince and College
Time: 1pm
Cost: FREE
February 12 & 13
20th Annual Lunar New Year Festival
Description: The Chinese Folk Dance Company will be performing
to sold out audiences their new choreographed works. A special presentation of
acrobatic artists will also be presented. To herald the year of the Rooster, the
company has prepared an exciting presentation with many songs they will be
performing for the new year.
Location: Jack H. Skirball Center for the Performing Arts at N.Y.U., 566
LaGuardia Place (at Washington Square South) in Greenwich Village
Time: 2/12 at 2pm and 7:30pm, 2/13 at 2pm
Cost: $32, $28, $22
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