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New Year’s Eve: Chinatown Culture Tour & Restaurant Blessings

  • 817 6th Street Northwest Washington, DC, 20001 United States (map)

On Sunday, February 16, CYC, in collaboration with partner organizations, is bringing back the tradition of blessing local restaurants in Chinatown on New Year’s Eve.

2:00–5:00 PM | Chinatown Culture Tour
Families and juniors are invited to join a guided culture walk to learn about Chinese New Year traditions and Chinatown history from community members who grew up there.

  • Registration is required. Please RSVP by completing the registration form.

  • All participating students are eligible to receive SSL hours.

  • Lion dancers will depart early from the walk to prepare for the restaurant blessings.

  • Meet at 817 6th Street

4:30 PM | Junior Lion Dance Team Meet-Up
Juniors who plan to participate in the restaurant blessings should meet in Chinatown at 4:30 PM (meeting location TBD).

4:30–6:30 PM | Restaurant Blessings
The CYC Junior Lion Dance Team will lead restaurant blessings throughout Chinatown.

  • If you plan to attend the restaurant blessings, please RSVP via the Google invitation or by emailing CYC at liondancecyc@gmail.com.



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