Celebrate the Year of the Dog

The Peacock Dance

Entertainers at this year's Chinese New Year event at Sacramento State will dazzle crowds by lifting buckets of water with their eyelids, walking on eggs and performing both traditional dances and modern hip hop routines.

The event, one of the region’s most anticipated Chinese New Year celebrations, will return to the University from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 4 in the University Union Ballroom. The opening ceremony for the 9th annual Chinese New Year Festival, celebrating the Year of the Dog, is set for 1 p.m.

The event is presented by the Chinese New Year Culture Association, an alliance of area non-profit organizations, in partnership with the University. "This year it will be bigger and better than ever," said John Khoo with the association.

Other events marking the 4703 lunar year on the Chinese calendar include kung-fu performed by Shaolin monks, popular folk songs, a karaoke singing contest and children's dances. Featured during the celebration will be the unveiling of the U.S. Postal Service’s complete Lunar New Year Series stamp set. Ballroom dancing will also be a highlight, starting at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $5 general, $1 for children 12 and younger, and are available at the door. Free parking will be available in Lots 4, 6 and 8.

For more information or to arrange tickets in advance for groups, call Cecilia Lew at 393-3250.