Navy Pier Global Connections: Chinese New Year Celebration
Saturday, February 5th, 1:00 – 5:00pm,
Navy Pier AON Grand Ballroom
Usher in the Year of the Tiger with a Chinese New Year Celebration as Navy Pier’s AON Grand Ballroom is transformed into a delightful Chinese night market, and performances of lion dance, music, dance, drums, and more by Chicago’s finest practitioners of Asian performing arts.
Then browse local vendors, and enjoy celebratory arts and crafts, traditional food, and more!
Performances By:
- Chicago Chinese Cultural Center Lion Dancers
- Chicago Talents Group
- Enso Karate
- Hao Dance
- Miss Chinese Chicago
- Xilin Dance Company
Musical Performances By:
- Cheng Da Drum Team
- Korean Performing Arts Institute of Chicago (KPAC)
- Tuvergen Band
- TzuTsen Wu, Chinese Ruan Player
- Yang Wei, Pipa Player
COVID Safety Protocol
Following the City of Chicago’s current COVID protocols, everyone in attendance above age 2 will be required to wear masks. Additionally, all attendees over the age of 5 must show proof of vaccination (those above age 16 must also show a valid form of ID).
Learn about Navy Pier’s COVID safety protocols here.
Interested in Volunteering?
Help support amazing, FREE Chinese cultural events in Chicago – Sign up below! Individuals, families, and small or large groups welcome! (please note, youth under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult) – any questions can be directed to [email protected]inearts.org
Sign up to Volunteer Here!
Presented in partnership with Navy Pier and Choose Chicago.
In ancient times ten suns rose into the sky and began to scorch the earth. The warrior Hou Yi took his bow and shot nine of them out of the sky to save mankind. As a reward, the Emperor of Heaven bestowed upon him an elixir of eternal life. But Hou Yi was earthbound, held by his love for the beautiful Chang’e, so he gave her the elixir for safe-keeping. Unfortunately, his wicked disciple Peng Meng, broke into Chang’e’s chamber and attempted to steal the elixir. Knowing that she couldn’t defeat him, Chang’e swallowed the elixir to keep it from him, and immediately rose into the heavens finding sanctuary on the nearest heavenly destination, the moon, to be close to her beloved Hou Yi. When he realized what had transpired, Hou Yi lamented, and saw her shadow on the face of the moon. Upon hearing of Chang’e’s ascension, people prayed to the new goddess for peace and good luck. Every year on this day, we celebrate the bounty that Hou Yi’s bravery secured and the brightness of Chang’e’s spirit, reflected in the fullness of the moon.