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Year of the Horse at the Museum — Lunar New Year 2026
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with a weekend of culture, creativity, and family fun at the Chinese Canadian Museum in the heart of Chinatown. This special Lunar New Year program blends traditional treats, hands-on crafts, live performances, and cooking workshops — perfect for visitors of all ages.
📅 Dates: Saturday, February 21 & Sunday, February 22, 2026
📍 Location: 51 E Pender St, Vancouver
🎟 Cost: Free with museum admission
🍳 Cooking Workshops: $5 + GST (advance registration required)
🧧 All-Weekend Highlights
🍬 Treat Tasting: Tray of Togetherness (新年全盒)
Saturday & Sunday | 10 AM – 5 PM
Sample classic Lunar New Year candies and sweets while learning the symbolism behind the traditional “Tray of Togetherness,” a festive staple representing harmony and good fortune.
🎭 Saturday, February 21 Programs
🎧 Audio Play: Bun Fun New Year — Five Blessings Collective
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11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (English)
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1:30 PM – 2:30 PM (Cantonese)
A charming family-friendly audio play about Lunar New Year traditions, food, and togetherness — told through the adventures of bunny twins preparing for a festive feast.
✏️ Drop-in Craft: Pencil Ponies
11 AM – 4 PM
Make your own lucky horse-themed pencil topper to celebrate the zodiac animal of 2026.
🖼 Dream Factory Curator’s Tours
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1:00 PM (English)
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3:00 PM (Mandarin)
Explore the museum’s Dream Factory exhibition through a guided cultural lens.
🐎 Sunday, February 22 Programs
🥗 Cooking Workshop: Prosperity Salad (Yu Sheng 撈起魚生)
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12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
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3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Led by Chef Christopher Leow, this hands-on workshop explores the symbolism of the Southeast Asian Lunar New Year dish Yu Sheng, where participants toss ingredients together while sharing wishes for prosperity and luck.
🖌 Drop-in Workshop: Lunar New Year Couplets (揮春 / 春聯)
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Create your own red paper Spring Couplets using hand-carved lino blocks with auspicious phrases, guided by the Bagua Artist Association.
🖼 Dream Factory Curator’s Tours
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1:00 PM (English)
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3:00 PM (Mandarin)
🎉 Why Visit the Chinese Canadian Museum for Lunar New Year
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Family-friendly cultural activities and crafts
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Multilingual performances (English, Cantonese, Mandarin)
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Traditional food experiences with cultural storytelling
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A meaningful way to celebrate Lunar New Year in Vancouver’s historic Chinatown
Whether you’re tasting festive sweets, crafting lucky symbols, or tossing a prosperity salad, this museum celebration offers a warm, educational, and joyful Lunar New Year experience.
