The Lunar New Year begins a new chapter in the Zodiac calendar with the Year of the Tiger on February 1, 2022. We are lucky to have a melting pot of so many different cultures enriching DFW, and as a result there are lots of opportunities to celebrate Lunar New Year 2022 in Dallas.
Here are some special events hosted by Asian artists, business owners, and organizations throughout the community where you can participate in traditions like cuisine, lion dances, lucky envelopes, and more!
15th Annual Lunar New Year at Asia Times Square
Jan 21 – 23, Jan 28 – 30
Cultural hub and restaurant venue Asia Times Square in Grand Prairie is one of the most well-known places in DFW to experience Lunar New Year traditions. Their two-weekend event kicked off this Friday with lion dances, K Pop performances, traditional Asian cuisine, and a market full of vendors. Admission is free!
Check out their entire schedule of events on their Facebook page here:
https://facebook.com/events/s/15th-annual-lunar-new-year-202/2094724100684557/
Lunar New Year Chewy Puff Donuts at Fat Straws
Now – Feb 5
Fat Straws is my favorite boba tea business in Dallas, and they are famous for their unique chewy puff donuts. They have special flavors like Tiger, Strawberry Gold Leaf, Pandan Coconut, and Black Seasame available now through February 5 in honor of Lunar New Year.
Order yours on their website here:
The Wishing Tree from the Crow Museum of Asian Art
Did you know that Dallas, TX is home to an enormous collection of classic and modern Asian artwork? The Crow Museum in Downtown Dallas is free to visit and is open Tuesday- Sunday. It’s a fantastic opportunity to learn more about Asian culture from artists throughout history.
To celebrate the Year of the Tiger in 2022 they’ve had an interactive exhibit called The Wishing Tree on display at UTD campus since November 2021. Visitors can write our hopes and dreams for the future on colorful strips of paper and add them to a beautiful collection of wishes hanging from a circular sculpture in the lobby of the ATEC building. The idea was created by UTD alumna Jin-Ya Huang, and it’s a poignant, contemplative way to reflect on the upcoming year. The Wishing Tree will be on display until the first week of February.
Krio Lunar New Year Party
Jan 30
Asian/Cajun fusion restaurant Krio is hosting their second annual Lunar New Year party in Bishop Arts District. They’ll have lion dancers performing at 1 PM and a crawfish boil all day.
Get more details on their Instagram page here:
https://instagram.com/kriodallas?utm_medium=copy_link
Central Market Cooking Class
Jan 31, Feb 1
Central Market Cooking School on Lover’s Lane is offering a Lunar New Year themed class where guests can learn how to make dishes like boiled dumplings, lo mein, and whole fish in chili bean sauce. Tickets are $45.
Reserve your seats here:
AT&T Discovery District Lunar New Year Celebration
Feb 5
Ring in the Lunar New Year in the AT&T Discovery District with a live DJ, lion dancers, craft cocktails, and food from Mickey King Noodle Company. Admission is free.
Get more details here:
https://facebook.com/events/s/2022-lunar-new-year-celebratio/625478522020519/
Richardson CORE District Lunar New Year in DFW Chinatown
Feb 5
Richardson’s DFW Chinatown will host their annual Chinese New Year Festival from 10 am – 2 pm with a huge impressive lineup of performances and interactive activities!
Here’s the list so far:
Roaming Lion Dance
Dragon Dance
Dallas HuaYun Chinese Orchestra
Cheongsam Fashion Show
Guzheng Instrument Show
Umbrella Dance
Tibet Dance
Fan Dance
Kung Fu Show
Chinese Paper Cutting
Chinese Calligraphy
Paper Tigers
Lantern Painting
Noodle Pulling
The festival sounds like an absolute blast, and I have already marked my calendar to be there!
Get more details on Instagram here:
https://instagram.com/richardsoncoredistrict?utm_medium=copy_link
No matter how you decide to celebrate, I hope you’ll join me in welcoming the Year of the Tiger and celebrating the Lunar New Year! Learning about other cultures and celebrating the diversity in our community enriches our lives and communicates love to our neighbors. I am looking forward to snacking on some delicious traditional cuisine and enjoying some live performances as we look with hope towards 2022.
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