Lunar New Year Celebrations at Metropolis at Metrotown
January 13 - February 16
Free
Welcome the Year of the Snake at Metropolis at Metrotown, beginning January 13 until February 16!
This Lunar New Year at the Met, visitors and locals alike can experience a mix of traditional and inventive Lunar New Year activities like the highly-anticipated inaugural Chef Series – a celebration of Asian cuisine, featuring a line-up of some of BC’s most celebrated chefs, including the recent winner of Top Chef Canada. On February 2 and 9, each chef will take the stage in the Grand Court to share dishes representing their heritage and culinary philosophy, exploring the ways food contributes to memorable Lunar New Year traditions.
Visitors will also be able to witness a colourful Lion Dance come alive in the Grand Court on February 1. The dancers will split into two teams to parade throughout the centre, chasing away evil with their lively music. Throughout the performance, the God of Fortune will hand out red envelopes to lucky shoppers, each containing various special offers. New to BC’s largest shopping centre this year is a Lion Dancing workshop on the same day (February 1 from 11:30am – 12:30pm). Learn the heart-pumping traditional kung fu and Foshan-style lion dancing from martial artists at Bak Mei Kung Fu and Lion Dance.
The Chinese Canadian Museum will be live at the Met, contributing to Lunar New Year celebrations with a series of free educational workshops (February 6 to 9, 12pm – 4pm). Activities include an abacus learning station, lantern making and family tree colouring sheets. The workshops will take place on the ground level of Metropolis at Metrotown, near Fossil.
Take part in a Dumpling Eating Contest at Metropolis at Metrotown on February 2nd. Guests and shoppers can watch as 7 hungry contestants chow down on as many dumplings as possible, and cheer on their favourite contestant to win the grand prize. Shoppers are welcome to sign up for a chance to eat their way to glory.
A local artist will also join the celebrations to lead a calligraphy workshop (February 1, 11am – 3pm). Those interested can also join the fun of making Chinese lanterns by folding red pockets for the Lantern Festival. All ages are welcome to join.
Enjoy music and dance performances from local artists on February 8 from 12pm – 2:30pm.
Starting January 28 (10am – 9pm), get in the spirit of Lunar New Year and shop for new items to start the year anew. With over 330 stores at Metropolis at Metrotown, there are plenty of choices of how shoppers can refresh their lives for the Year of the Snake. Spend $200, and earn a $20 gift card, along with a lucky new year gift.
Lunar New Year celebrations at Metropolis at Metrotown begin January 13 and run until February 16, 2025. The shopping centre is open Monday to Saturday, 10am – 9pm, and Sunday, 11am – 7pm. For more information, visit www.metropolisatmetrotown.com.