The Chinese new year is soon to be upon us, and Vancouver has an extensive Chinese history that you will see etched into the fabric of the city.
The year of the Snake.
This is the year of The Black Snake, this new year is meant for steady progress and attention to detail, with focus and discipline a necessity in order to achieve what you intend to create.
The Snake is the Sixth Sign of the Chinese Zodiac out of the 12 Zodiacal signs. It is the enigmatic, intuitive, introspective, refined and collected of the Animals Signs. Ancient Chinese wisdom says a Snake in the house is a good omen because it means that your family will not starve.
The Chinatown area is certified as an historical area of the city and is located in the North East side Vancouver, just touching the down town core. It is very easy to reach the area, you can just hop on the Number 6 Davie St Bus (a couple of minutes walk from the Sunset Inn and Suites) ride the bus to its very last stop, then you will walk just a couple of blocks east to reach the Chinatown gateway Arch.
There is also the city of Richmond which is an area where many of the Chinese immigrants have settled….between Chinatown and Richmond you will get to experience the very best of the Chinese culture that Vancouver has to offer. During the summer months you can enjoy the Chinese night markets in both locations.
Information on the 18th Downtown Chinatown Night Market – 2013 Season.
http://www.vcma.shawbiz.ca/home_e.htm
The Richmond Night Market 2013
http://www.richmondnightmarket.com/
Chinese New Year celebrations in Vancouver/Richmond.
This year the Chinese Benevolent Association hosts the 40th Chinese New Year celebrations, and as always we anticipate that this event will be spectacular as always.
The festival will be held on Sunday February 17th and it will feature many Chinese Dragons, cultural Dance Troupes, amazing Martial Arts spectacles, with live music and much much more…
http://www.cbavancouver.ca/parade.html
Click on the route map below to see where you can catch the Parade.
http://www.cbavancouver.ca/map.html
The official beginning of the festivities for the Chinese New Year begins on February 10th.
There will also be a celebratory festival occurring on February 16th and 17th. The Fair will be located at the Sun Yat-Sen Plaza (50 East Pender Street) on both days. This celebrative fair will feature multicultural performances, special lion dance grand finale, martial arts demonstration and more.
The Sun Yat Sen gardens are a must see when you go to Chinatown.
