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Celebrate the Year of the Snake
Kingsway is proud to host the Lunar New Year Festival on February 1, 2025 from 11 am to 5 pm, in partnership with the Chinese Graduates Association of Alberta.
The festival includes a comprehensive program of family-friendly performances, games, workshops, and more.
Events will take place throughout Kingsway, with larger performance and workshop areas taking place on the main level near Starbucks, main level near JD Sports, and upper level near Marshalls.
Event Schedule
The following performances will take place on the main stage near JD Sports:
- 11:15 am | Lion Dance Parade
- 1:00 pm | Opening Ceremony and Greetings
Other performances happening throughout Kingsway include:
- Martial Arts
- Tai Chi Demo
- Drumming
- Dances
- Singing
- Chinese Old Timer Band from the Chinese Dramatic Club
More program details to come – check back soon.
Lion Dance Parade
The Lion Dance Parade will make its way throughout Kingsway starting at 11:15 am.
The lion dance is a traditional Chinese performance that occurs during Lunar New Year and other festivals, believed to bring good luck, prosperity, and drive away evil spirits for the upcoming year. The dance features performers dressed as lions, accompanied by the sound of drums, cymbals, and gongs.
Art and Cultural Workshops
Participate in cultural workshops and acquire a new skill. All workshops are free of charge.
The workshops include Chinese Painting, Lion Dance, Tai Chi, and a Puppet Show. Workshops will be located in HyperPOP, on the upper level near Hudson’s Bay.
Workshops by registration only. Registrations will become available soon.
Activity Passport
Pick up an Activity Passport and complete 3 activities to receive a free piece of Lunar New Year Cake or an Arts & Craft Trinket Item.*
Activities are located on both levels of the mall and include workshops, calligraphy, painting, crafts, games, or Chinese community activities.
*While quantities last, limit of one passport per person.
Games & Activities
- Fortune Sticks
- Mahjong
- Wishing Tree
- Calligraphy
- Painting
- Crafts
- Photo and Selfie Booth
- Arrow Throwing Games
- Chinese Board Games
- And more!
Displays
- Edmonton Chinese Bilingual Education Association
- ASSIST Community Services
- Alzheimer Society
- Confucius Institute in Edmonton
- Mah Society of Edmonton
- University of Alberta Museum
Exclusive Lunar New Year Offerings
We’ve curated the most exclusive of Lunar New Year 2025 limited-edition collections and products.
A collaboration with illustrator Jessie Wong that brings her imaginative touch to beloved traditions.
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with the Lunar New Year capsule, symbolizing wisdom and transformation.
Shed the old and strike gold with the new Lunar New Year collection.
Symbolizing wisdom, intuition, and transformation, channel the energy of the Year of the Snake.
Layer up on luck this Lunar New Year with symbolic jewellery and charms.
Mark the Year of the Snake with meaningful gifts.
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with delectable chocolates.
Ring in the Year of the Snake with just-landed gifts and limited-edition sets.
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with limited-edition treasures.
