Glow Snake Lunar New Year Celebration: Chinese Variety Show

Exclusive Chinese Opera-themed souvenir for theater performance ticket holders!

Create unforgettable memories at our 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration at Flushing Town Hall! Bring your family and friends to experience the rich traditions of Lunar New Year through performances, arts & crafts, and festive cultural booths. Event descriptions below!

Chinese Variety Show (1:00 PM - 2:30 PM): RSVP NOW！
Get ready for a spectacular lineup featuring Peking Opera by the Oriental Operatic Artists Association, the mesmerizing Sichuan Face Changing, the iconic Lion Dance, amazing Chinese cultural dances, amazing Chinese cultural dances from some of the most talented performers in the community, a unique “hulusi” (cucurbit flute) showcase, and more!

Peking opera (京剧, Jīngjù) is one of China's most iconic and enduring traditional performing arts, blending singing, acting, dancing, and acrobatics in a highly stylized form. From specialized movements, distinct vocal techniques, and elaborate face makeup, Peking opera often tells stories based on Chinese history, folklore, and classical literature.

Featuring four main roles - Sheng (生), Dan (旦), Jing (净), Chou (丑), and sometimes “Mo” (末) - our Peking opera showcase will spotlight each of these roles in their most classic performances, especially Jing’s role in 《挑滑車》(“The Pulley”), where General Gao Chong fights the Jin army alone during the Southern Song Dynasty.

Cultural Fair(2:45 PM - 3:30 PM): Inclusive time slot for show ticket holder only
This free Cultural Fair offers a rich tapestry of Lunar New Year traditions, from savoring authentic Chinese delights like roasted sweet potatoes and dumplings to hands-on cultural experiences such as lacquer fan crafting and face painting. Capture the festive spirit with a photo opportunity alongside the iconic Money God, and don’t miss the red envelope raffle for a chance to bring home good fortune in the year ahead!

LNY Attire Parade(11:30 AM - 12:00 PM):
Parade route is from Glow Cultural Center (133-29 41st Ave, Flushing NY 11355) to Flushing Town Hall (137-35 Northern Blvd, Flushing NY 11354) via 41st Ave, Main Street, and Northern Blvd
*Tips for parade-observers: wear red, be prepared to meet traditional Chinese deities, and share many well-wishes!

With over 5,000 square feet of cultural exhibits and interactive activities, you can enjoy traditional crafts, festive treats, live performances, and food demonstrations. Celebrate the Year of the Snake with us as we bid farewell to the winter chill and embrace the renewal of spring!

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