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Celebrate the Lunar New Year at Santa Monica Place
Kick-off the Lunar New Year with a celebration of the Year of the Rooster. Also known as the Spring Festival, the celebration will feature entertainment such as the traditional Chinese Lion Dance, Korean Fan Dance, a Chinese classical musical duo, stilt walkers, a Wishing Tree, arts & crafts, a balloon twister, Chinese Dough Art and more!
When:
January 28, 2017 2:00pm to 6:00pm
Where
Location: Center Plaza
Performance Schedule:
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Chinese Music Duo
- Traditional Dough Artist
- Balloon Artist
- Arts & Crafts
- Stilt Walkers
2:30 PM & 4:30 PM
- Korean Fan Dance
3:30 PM & 5:30 PM
- Chinese Lion Dance
PLUS: China UnionPay Users Receive a Special Promotion
Customers who spend $500 or more can receive a $25 gift card to a gourmet coffee and tea retailer.
**Terms & Conditions apply. While supplies last.
Cost:
Free
Event Website URL:
Phone Number:
(310) 260-8333
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