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
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. Dragons symbolize wisdom, intuition, and mystery.
Lunar New Year Celebrations
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Santana Row Lunar New Year celebration
Feb 01, 2025 Santana Row Park -
Lunar New Year at the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
Feb 01, 2025 Children's Discovery Museum Of San Jose
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.
Keep the Celebration Going
With multiple lunar new year celebrations happening throughout the City, book a hotel stay so you don't miss out!
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.
