For one of the biggest and most comprehensive celebrations of the Lunar New Year in Oklahoma City, swing by the Myriad Gardens for Lunar New Year in the Gardens, in partnership with the Asian District, taking place on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be performances, food, face painting and crafts.
Performances on the water stage include the Golden Tiger Martial Arts, KANPAI Taiko Drums, Moonlight Blossoms, OKC Kendo Dojo and a Lion Dance by the Hưng Việt Lion Dance Association.
The Myriad Gardens will have a variety of food options for you to explore. For Korean food, grab a bite of Korean/Mexican fusion at Oh My Gogi or Korean barbeque in a cup at Cupbop. If you’re feeling Chinese cuisine, get some hand pulled noodles from Big Biang Theory. For Vietnamese, try chicken skewers and Viet sausage on sugarcane at Yum Yum Bites. And for desserts, indulge in Momocha for boba tea and mochi donuts or Boomtown Creamery for ice cream.
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the Dojo of the Sun & Moon on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, as Mycelium Gallery hosts a special Chi Kung class to honor "The Year of the Wood Snake." This unique event offers a blend of cultural insight and wellness, starting at 1 p.m. with greetings and an open discussion, followed by a talk on the elemental significance of the Wood Snake. Engage in an Elemental Chi Kung exercise and learn the Year of the Snake Chi Kung. Wrap up the day by creating a vision board for the year ahead. Tickets are $20—reserve your spot to begin the year with intention and harmony!
If you can’t make either of these events, you can stop by one of the many delicious Asian restaurants in Oklahoma City for a celebratory meal in spirit. To name a few: Golden Phoenix, Grand House Asian Bistro, Szechuan Story, Lido, Pho Cuong, Pho Lien Hoa, Lee’s Sandwiches, Seoul Pocha and Maple Korean BBQ & Hot Pot.
