10 things to do for the Lunar New Year in Toronto
Things to do in Toronto for Lunar New Year 2020 include events and celebrations that look forward to lots of good fortune as the Year of the Rat begins. Optimistic and energetic like the rat, each event is set to usher in a new year of surprises and excitement for everyone.
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Events you might want to check out
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January 23-26Spread out over four days, this market features traditional Chinese goods and celebrations, including dragon dances, lion dances, folk songs, food and drink.Woodside Square
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January 25An afternoon of celebrations is on at The Bay with festive activities like DIY script calligraphy, lion dance and a visit from the God of Wealth.Hudson's Bay
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January 25The New Ho Queen collective is back to celebrate the Year of the Rat with a night of music, dance, performances and fashions.
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January 25Dance your butt of while rinding in the Lunar New Year at this special edition of After Work featuring music, dance, drag and contests.
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January 25 - February 1Pacific Mall is celebrating Chinese New Year with a huge festival that includes special guest Calvin Chan and door-to-door lion dance performances.Pacific Mall
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January 25 - February 9The Chinatown neighbourhood is celebrating the new year with a big festival that includes events, exhibitions, performances, games and lots more.Dragon City
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January 31Toronto's own five-piece, all-female band Tiger Balme is performing a set of their dreamy tunes alongside Hiroki for this Lunar New Year concert.
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February 1Musical performances, workshops and more are on at this big Lunar New Year celebration that's totally free to attend.The Living Arts Centre
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February 2Celebrate the Year of the Rat and all the fortune it's set to bring at this free festival with arts and crafts, a musical feast, activities and more.Varley Art Gallery of Markham
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