Lunar New Year at Metropolis at Metrotown

Lunar New Year festivities are coming to Metropolis at Metrotown. From February 9 until February 24, 2024, BC’s largest shopping centre will usher in the Year of the Dragon with a series of performances, workshops, and traditional displays.

Lunar New Year at Metropolis at Metrotown

The shopping centre is open Monday to Saturday from 10:00am to 9:00pm and Sunday from 11:00am to 7:00pm. Here’s what’s in store for the Lunar New Year:

Spend and receive
Visit the cherry blossom tree in the Grand Court after spending $288 and choose a lucky red pocket – inside you’ll find a $25 gift card, a retail voucher, and a memento celebrating the Year of The Dragon.

Give back for good fortune
For every shopper who selects a red pocket from the cherry blossom tree, Metropolis at Metrotown will donate $5 to Angels on Earth Society.

Marvel at a colourful Lion Dance performance
Watch as the lion parades throughout Metropolis at Metrotown to bring good luck and prosperity to shoppers and retailers on February 14 at 10:00am in the Grand Court.

Enjoy a musical performance
Listen to the beautiful sounds of the guzheng (a traditional Chinese instrument with a 2,500-year-old history) in the Grand Court, as the Lucky Buddha will pose for photos and hand out red envelopes on February 16 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm.

Join a culinary workshop
Learn how to prepare traditional Lunar New Year meals on February 17. Some attendees will be able to take home a delicious treat.

Make your own Lantern Festival decor
During this craft workshop, you can learn from three artisans – a Chinese dragon artisan, a Chinese gold phoenix artisan, and a Chinese lantern artisan. 

Dance and eat the day away
Watch a dumpling eating contest, dance to traditional and K-pop music, and learn how to lion dance on February 24 at 12:00pm.

Taste your way through Metropolis at Metrotown
Take your tastebuds on a tour of the shopping centre, where over 70 eateries beckon with flavours from around the world.

For a full schedule of events, visit the Metropolis at Metrotown website and follow along on Facebook and Instagram for more information about their shops, services, and special events.

Looking for more things to do this month? Check out Miss604’s event listings.