By james art 
This year, the Lunar New Year marks the beginning of the year of the snake, which symbolizes wisdom, intuition and mystery.
During the 15-day holiday, starting on Wednesday, many people around the world will take the time to celebrate cultural traditions, visit family members and wish happiness next year.
The Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year, begins a new zodiac cycle based on the Chinese lunar calendar. Each year, the date is shifted within the Gregorian calendar. As is the tradition, many Asian families will hold festivities that include red decorations, complex dishes, complete cleaning of homes and more.
Here are three ways to celebrate the Lunar New Year in Baton Rouge. If we have missed one, let us know by sending an email to [email protected] and we will update the list.
South Lotus Dance Association Lion
The Association is a non -profit organization that focuses on preserving the art, culture and traditions of the dance of the lions. The members will call the serpent year in several restaurants and businesses during events around the city. Their schedule includes public performances on:
- Sweet Nails: 9am Wednesday on 7620 Corporate Blvd.
- Oriental Pearl: 11:30 am Thursday in S. Sherwood Forest 4520, Baton Rouge
- Pelican to Mars: 20:00 Friday 2678 St. St., Baton Rouge
- Oh K-DOG: 14:30 Saturday, February 1, at 5271 Highland Road, Baton Rouge
- Temple there Bao: 10:30 am Sunday, February 2, at 975 Monterey Blvd., Baton Rug
- Asian Supermarket: 11 am Sunday, February 2, on Florida Blvd 11244, Baton Rug
- Hung Thinh Market: Lunch Sunday, February 2, 1134 Marque Ann Drive, Baton Rouge
- Boba Partea 2: 19:00 Sunday, February 2, 10190 Celtic Drive, Baton Rouge
Paint
Listen to the “Moon New Year of Mulan” by Natasha Lim from 16:00 to 4:30 pm Wednesday at the parish branch of East Baton Rouge River Center, 250 North Blvd., Baton Rouge. The participants will then paint their own trees in the cherry colors.
The event is for children aged 4-11 years.
Pop -up
Celebrate the year of the snake and enjoy the Asian street food, 1 dollar with pasta, suppliers, activities, drinks with signature and exclusive flavors in the new place of Boba Partea on 10190 Celtic Drive, Baton Rouge, from 3:00 pm , February 2.