Lunar New Year

Good Fortune and Health in San Jose

San Jose knows how to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Whether you call it Tet (Vietnamese), Chinese New Year (Chinese) or Seollal (Korean), our diverse Asian communities welcome the positive blessings of the New Year with festive food, family gatherings, musical performances and of course, red envelopes!

 

Year of the Snake

Year of the Dragon

The 2025 Lunar New Year officially starts on Wednesday, January 29th. This year marks the era of the Snake, the 6th animal in the 12-cycle Chinese Zodiac. Snakes symbolize wisdom, intuition, and mystery. 

Find Your Luck in Little Saigon

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Grand Century Mall

Often considered a Vietnamese mall due to its location in Little Saigon and its primary demographic of shop owners and patrons, the mall has a significant amount of jewelry and music stores, as well

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Vietnam Town

Vietnam Town is an upscale shopping, dining and entertainment commercial plaza in San Jose, California. Enjoy fine dining, desserts and sweets, spa and beauty, and other services conveniently located

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Lunar New Year Celebrations

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Eat your way to Prosperity

Set the tone for good eats in the new year with a memorable meal. San Jose is home to a numerous Asian and Asian-Fusion restaurants. Bring some luck into the year with a hearty bowl of noodles in dishes like pho or ramen. 

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Keep the Celebration Going

With multiple lunar new year celebrations happening throughout the City, book a hotel stay so you don't miss out!

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Modern Vietnamese American Designs

Designer Christina Bui serves her Little Saigon community with new áo dài creations that mix traditional Vietnamese styles with Western inspiration.

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