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Chef Natasha Pickowicz Celebrates Lunar New Year With Hot Pot

The cookbook author reflects on the joy of gathering around the hot pot table with family and friends.

The Fortune Cookie’s Surprising Origins

The iconic Chinese-American treat was invented in San Francisco in 1914.

Palo Alto Celebrates Lunar New Year with Vibrant Cultural Festival

Annual event at Mitchell Park Community Center features music, dance, martial arts, and more.

2nd & PCH in Long Beach to Host Lunar New Year Celebration

The free event on February 21 will feature traditional performances, cultural activities, and more.

4S Ranch Library Celebrates Lunar New Year

Annual festivities moved indoors due to rain but still featured traditional music, dance, and lion performances.

San Francisco Celebrates Lunar New Year with Diverse Events

From traditional dance performances to modern music festivals, the Bay Area offers a range of Lunar New Year festivities.

Huntington Library Celebrates Chinese New Year with Festive Traditions

Annual event at renowned Southern California institution blends art, nature, performance, and cuisine to honor cultural heritage.

Over 100,000 Attend Annual Golden Dragon Parade in LA Chinatown

Celebration of Lunar New Year features dragon dance, cultural performances, and community leaders.

Thousands Celebrate Lunar New Year at Westminster's Vibrant Tết Parade

The annual event showcases the rich Vietnamese culture of Orange County's Little Saigon community.

Asian Americans Seek Partners Beyond Local Circles

Online platforms and cross-cultural connections emerge as new dating trends for the Asian diaspora

San Francisco Celebrates Rare Year of the Fire Horse

City leaders highlight themes of strength, unity and transformation during Chinatown festivities.

Celebrate Lunar New Year 2026 with Parades, Festivals Across SoCal

From dragon dances to music performances, there are plenty of ways to welcome the Year of the Horse in Southern California.

L.A. Chinatown Firecracker Celebrates Year of the Horse

48th annual event returns to Chinatown with races, festival, and more over two-day weekend.

Thousands Celebrate Year of the Horse at San Francisco Flower Market Fair

Annual Chinatown event features cultural performances, lion dances, and more to ring in the Lunar New Year.

Thousands Flock to San Francisco Chinatown's Lunar New Year Flower Market Fair

The annual event offers flowers, fruits, candies and more to celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse.

Pasadena Museums Host Free Lunar New Year Celebration

Southern California Children's Museum and USC Pacific Asia Museum partner for art, performances, and more.

Meet the Crew That Makes Dancing Lions for the Lunar New Year

Corey Chan and his team of martial artists in San Francisco are dedicated to preserving the ancient art of Chinese lion dancing.

San Jose Tết Festival Draws Crowds as Bay Area Welcomes Year of the Horse

Thousands gather to celebrate Lunar New Year with traditional Vietnamese music, food, and cultural festivities.

Bay Area Celebrates Lunar New Year with Festivities

Events across the region mark the Year of the Horse from February 13 to March 7

Orange County Celebrates Lunar New Year with Festivities

Events and offerings throughout the county welcome the Year of the Horse

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