Join the festivities at Ben Thanh Plaza in East Arlington this weekend to usher in the Year of the Dragon at the annual Lunar New Year Celebration.
The celebration, taking place from Friday, Feb. 2 through Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, promises a vibrant lineup of activities, including the traditional Lion Dance, a flower market, food vendors offering delectable treats, live music performances, and the distribution of lucky money envelopes for children. The event will be hosted at Ben Thanh Plaza, conveniently located at 1818 E. Pioneer Parkway, and is open to the public.
Ben Thanh Plaza, a 175,000-square-foot shopping center known as a hub for social and cultural gatherings, boasts around 50 stores and over a dozen dining options for attendees to explore.
The Lunar New Year, commencing on Saturday, Feb. 10 and extending until Feb. 24, is celebrated by various cultures, including those of China, Korea, Vietnam, and other nations following the lunar calendar.
Did you know?
Based on 2020 U.S. Census Bureau data, Arlington has over 26,000 residents of Asian descent, while in Irving, the corresponding number is 58,000.
