KISSIMMEE, Fla. - s4story -- It's that time of year again: the Lunar New Year (https://www.centralfloridalifestyle.com/orlando...) is upon us! The Lunar New Year is an important traditional holiday celebrated by many Asian cultures, including China, Japan, and Korea. This holiday marks the start of a new year and is celebrated on different dates according to the lunar calendar, which is based on the phases of the moon.

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One of the most popular activities during the Lunar New Year is the giving of red envelopes. These red envelopes are filled with money and are given by elders to young people as a sign of good luck and prosperity. It is believed that the money in the envelope will bring good luck and fortune to the recipient throughout the year.

Looking to celebrate the Lunar New Year in Orlando?

Mei's Supermarket Lunar New Year Celebration (https://www.meissupermarket.com/)

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Mei's Supermarket will host a 2023 Lunar New Year Celebration with great Entertainment such as Wah Lum Lion Dance and Kung Fu, Thuyen May Productions Vietnamese Dance, Orlando HanQing Taiji Culture and Art Center Tai Chi Demonstration, Live Music, Lucky Draw, prizes, and more!

January 22, 2023

Free Admission

2:00- 3:30 p.m.

10681 E Colonial Dr, Union Park, FL 32817

30th Annual Central Florida Vietnamese Lunar New Year

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Lunar New Year Festival with Vietnamese food, traditional dragon and lion dances, cultural performances, kids' games, bounce house, fireworks, and more.

January 28-29, 2023

Free admission

Central Florida Fairgrounds

4603 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL

OCLS's Chinese New Year Celebration (https://attend.ocls.info/event/7378332)

Celebrate Chinese New Year with The Chinese School of CAACF, Inc. Explore Chinese New Year traditions. The Chinese School of CAACF is one of the most established and premier Chinese schools in the state that promotes Chinese language, culture, and ethnicity in Central Florida for three decades.

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January 29, 2023

Free Admission

2-3:00 p.m.

Orlando Public Library

101 E. Central Blvd. Orlando, FL 32801

Celebrate Lunar 2023 (https://celebratelunar.com/)

Experienceexciting entertainment and cuisine from Asian businesses and restaurants all across Central Florida.

February 4, 2023

12-6 p.m.

XL Soccer World Lake Nona

12314 Suttner Ave

2023 Dragon Parade (http://www.centralfloridadragonparade.org/)

Asia Trend, Mills 50 (an Orlando Main Street District), R.E.A.C.H. (Recognizing, Experiencing Asian Cultural Heritage) and Y.E.S.S. (Youth Enrichment and Senior Services) are hosting the 11th annual Central Florida Dragon Parade.

February 5, 2023

11:00 am- 12:00 p.m.

Mills 50 District.

Avalon SpringFest 2023 - Lunar New Year Festival (https://avalonparkorlando.com/play/event-calendar/)

Asia Trend proudly presents the first annual Avalon SpringFest to celebrate Lunar New Year, in partnership with Avalon Park, a premier community at East Orlando and various non-profit organizations to bring joy, unity, friendship, harmony and diversity in the Avalon Park area.

February 11, 2023

Noon to 6 p.m.