Lunar New Year

This years Lunar New Year will take place February 7th 2008 and will be celebrated in San Diego at several locations. The Lunar New Year is celebrated by many cultures and is also known as the Chinese New Year, Korean New Year, and Vietnamese New Year or Tet. If you have an opportunity to attend a Lunar New Year celebration it is worth it for the food alone!

Mark your calendars for these upcoming events!

Tet Festival/Vietnames New Year 2008: Balboa Park

This Years Tet Festival will be celebrated in Baloboa Park at the corner of Park Blvd. and Presidents Way. Click here for directions. There will be lots of food, booths, culture, and activities for the kids. I will be there all three days discussing acupuncture and offering acupunture treatments and massage in the vendor booth section.

Location: Balboa Park

Friday, Feb. 8th: 4pm-10pm
Saturday, Feb. 9th: 10am-10pm
Sunday, Feb. 10th 10am-8pm

Admission: $5 Adults, $4 Children


Chinese New Year Celebration: Open House at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine

Pacific College of Oriental Medicine holds several open houses each year, and provides free acupuncture and massage treatments offered by the students. Be sure to RSVP if you would like one of thier free service since space fills up fast. This is a great time to get a smoking cessation treatment if your New Years resolution fell through!

Location: Pacific College of Oriental Medicine

7445 Mission Valley Road, San Diego, CA.

Saturday February 9th: 10:00am-3:00pm


Chinese New Year Festival hosted by Mirimar College

Location: California Center for the Arts
10440 Black Mountain Rd. San Diego, CA 92126

Sunday, February 10th: 10am-2pm


2008 Chinese New Year Fair

The San Diego Chinese New Year Fair will be held at San Diego Chinese Center located at 428 3rd Ave., San Diego, Ca 92101. Parking may be a challenge, there are pay lots and public transportation. This is the 26th annual event, don't miss the Chinese lantern parade.

Location: San Diego Chinese Center

Saturday February 16th: 10:00am-5:00pm
Sunday February 17th: 10:00am-5:00pm