The Lunar New Year is just around the corner with the first day of the new lunar calendar on February 4, 2020. Sometimes referred to as Chinese New Year, the traditions, decorations, and celebrations of the Lunar New Year are an important part of many cultures around the world. Here are some ways to kick off the Year of the Rat, the zodiac sign symbolizing wealth, surplus, and the beginning of a new day, and celebrate the Lunar New Year in Calgary.

Hing Wah Imports
Location: 312 Centre Street South

Honey World
Location: 132 3 Ave SE

Lee’s Oriental Art
Location: 328 Centre St S

Pan Wen Wei Jewellery
Location: Far East Mall

T&T Supermarket
Location: 9650 Harvest Hills Blvd NE #1000 & 999 36 St NE

Yick Chi Gift and Toys
Location: 132 3 Ave SE

Forbidden City
Location: 999 36 St NE

Lucky Supermarket
Location: 4527 8 Ave SE

Papa Shunde Chinese Restaurant
Location: 246 Hawkstone Dr NW

T&T Supermarket
Location: 9650 Harvest Hills Blvd NE #1000 & 999 36 St NE

Pot China Bistro
Location: #100 - 9650 Harvest Hills BLVD NE

Thalea Florist
Location: Suite 11-132 3 Ave SE

Tops Supermarket
Location: 1623 Centre St NW

51st Annual CNY Gala & Fundraiser
Location: Sien Lok Society
Date: February 8

2020 Chinese New Year Dinner Gala
Location: Chinatown District BIA
Date: TBA

HKCBA Chinese New Year Gala
Location: Regency Palace Restaurant
Date: TBA

Lunar New Year Celebration
Location: Jack Singer Concert Hall 
Dates: January 17-18

Lunar New Year Festival 2020
Location: Chinese Cultural Centre
Dates: January 18-26

Chinese Cultural Centre Cuisine
Location: 197 1 St SW

Lucky Place Restaurant
Location: 108 3 Ave SW

Regency Palace
Location: 328 Centre St S

Silver Dragon
Location: 106 3 Ave SE

U & Me Restaurant
Location: 233 Centre Street SW #201

Central Grand Restaurant
Location: 1623 Centre St N, Calgary

China Palace Chinese Restaurant
Location: 6219 Centre St NW, Calgary

Golden Central Chinese Cuisine
Location: 5016 Centre St NE, Calgary

Bobby Chao’s
Location: 34 Edgedale Dr. NW #18

Papa Shunde Chinese Restaurant
Location: 246 Hawkstone Dr. NW

Pheonix Gate Chinese Cuisine
Location: 171, 1518 Centre Street Northeast

Silver City Restaurant
Location: 4307 130 Ave SE #27

T.Pot China Bistro
Location: 9650 Harvest Hills Blvd NE

Avatamsaka Monastery
Location: 1009 4 Ave SW

True Buddha Pai Yuin Temple
Location: 1809 Centre Street NW