|  |  Monterey Lantern FestivalThe Chinese festival of Yuan Xiao Jie marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations in Monterey Park. Symbolising family reunions and the hope of a full and happy life, it draws more than 70,000 visitors.The festival revolves around an ancient myth whereby the Jade Emperor in heaven resolved to destroy a village after they killed his favourite goose. A kind-hearted fairy heard of this plan and tipped the villagers off, advising them to light lanterns to give the village the appearance of being ablaze. When the Emperor looked down he was deceived by the lanterns and determined that his goose had been avenged. The tradition of lighting lanterns was born.
The festival features glowing lanterns shaped like birds, fish, animals and flowers, fruit and more modern alternatives like rockets and satellites. A food court provides the traditional food eaten at Yuan Xiao Jie, a type of small dumpling ball made of glutinous rice flour called Yuanxiao or Tangyuan, along with many other Chinese delicacies. There are exhibitions and displays of embroidery, calligraphy and music and dance, while martial arts displays and lion dancers provide entertainment for all the family |
Event Details:
| Date(s):
Various Dates
January 31, 2010
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February 1, 2010 *
January 31, 2011
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February 1, 2011 *
* To Be Confirmed.
Opening Hours:
From 11am
Cost:
Free;
Location:
Monterey, California, USA |
Venue Details:
| Venue Name:
Monterey Park
Directions:
Between the 710, 10 and 60 Freeways. |
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