"Uncover the Magical Lunar New Year Festivities at FairOak Mall: A Spectacular Celebration Await!"

Join us for an unforgettable time filled with fun and excitement!

Prepare for two action-packed days at the 21st Annual Lunar New Year Celebration at Fair Oaks Mall, culminating in an explosive Day 2! Experience the fusion of cultures in a dazzling showcase of Lunar New Year festivities. Get swept away by mesmerizing performances and immerse yourself in the art of calligraphy. For the little ones, embark on a thrilling adventure of arts and crafts guaranteed to keep the excitement soaring!

Explore our event schedule for each day and discover our incredible lineup of programs. Hai Hua wishes you a joyous Lunar New Year of the Dragon!

KIDS CORNER: Arts and Crafts (in Grand Court west)

Saturday, February 17 and Sunday, February 18, 2024

• 1:00 to 2:45 PM Pick up paper and crayons for Children’s Art Contest

• 3:00 to 5:00 PM: Bookmarks making, Chinese Calligraphy, Chinese knotting, Paper Lantern, Chinese Paper Dragon craft, Face Painting,

Lunar New Year Celebration Program

Saturday, February 17, 2024

1:00 to 2:00 PM

• Jow Ga Shaolin Institute – Dragon dance

• Opening Ceremony

• Jow Ga Shaolin Institute - Lion Dance, Kung Fu

• Migrant Heritage FIL-AM - Filipino dance

• Fairfax Chinese Dance Troupe (FCDT) Juniors- Chinese dance

2:00 to 3:00 PM

• Dancing to Ancient Rhythms - World fusion

• NVAECS YoYo Team – Chinese yo-yo (diabolo)

• Tepua Hio Hio Polynesian Entertainment- Polynesian dance

• Shaolin Temple USA - Shaolin Kung Fu

• SilverLight Seniors Association - Tibetan dance

3:00 to 4:00 PM

• Awards - Children drawing Contest

• Dragon eye dotting and dragon dance

• Hung Ci Lion League - Chinese lion dance

• Asala - Middle Eastern dance/Egyptian oriental

• FCDT & CCACC - Chineses dance, Taiwanese Aboriginal dance

4:00 to 5:00 PM 4:00 to 5:00 PM

• Ballroom Asia Dance Studio - ballroom dances

• Professional Martial Arts Academy (PMAA) the Wood-ears - Chinese dance

• VLAC Kiddie Group - Vietnamese dance

• Alice Guzheng Ensemble - Chinese zither(guzheng), master calligrapher demo

Sunday, February 18, 2024

1:00 to 2:00 PM

• Jow Ga Shaolin Institute – Dragon dance

• Opening Remarks

• Jow Ga Shaolin Institute - Lion Dance, Kung Fu

• CCACC Evergreen Dance Club - Chinese dance

• Rong’s Kung Fu Academy - Chinese Kung Fu

2:00 to 3:00 PM

• Washington Dunhuang Guzheng - Guzheng

• Peace Mission Korean Dance Company - Korean traditional dance and drums

• Okinawa Kai of Washington DC Eisa Club - Okinawan eisa dance and taiko drums

• Love Flowers - Vietnamese Aodai fashion show

3:00 to 4:00 PM

• Awards – Children drawing Contest

• NOVA Wushu Academy - Chinese Wushu

• VA Qi Pao Group - Qipao dance

• Spotlight Academy - Indonesian dance

• VA Qi Pao Group - Qipao fashion show

4:00 to 5:00 PM

• Asala - Middle Eastern dance/Egyptian oriental

• DC Mongolian Dance Group - Mongolian dance

• Hui O Ka Pua I’lima - Hawaiian hula

• Natyabhoomi School of Dance - Indian bharatanatyam dance