Chinese Culture Center
427 Adams SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 268-7023
The Chinese Culture Center puts on a show involving Kung Fu and Tai Chi demonstrations, lion and dragon dances and a firecracker finale. Adult and children who are martial arts students at the center put on the show, led by Sifu Lin. There will be ribbon dances, sword demonstrations and mock martial arts fights.
This show becomes better known with each year, so if you plan to go, go early. If you need a seat, getting there early is a must. Seats are set up only in the front entry area, so most visitors stand. It's well worth seeing, especially the children, who dress in dragon and lion costumes, perform Kung Fu moves, and wander the stage as little monkeys. The drumming and firecrackers at the end bring in the new year with a bang. For our family, seeing this show is an annual tradition.
When: Saturday, January 28, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Talin Market
88 Louisiana Blvd SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 268-0206
This market is one of our family's favorite places to shop. They have many items if you decide to have your own Chinese New Year celebration, from posters to candies to trinkets for the kids. There will be Chinese dragon dances to bring in the new year, and chase away the bad.
When: Saturday, January 21 at 2 p.m., Sunday, January 22 at 2 p.m., Monday, January 23 at 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Chinese New Year Crafts
Kids can make a dragon to celebrate the Year of the Dragon. There will also be dragon stories and a dragon-themed snack. Limited spots, so reserve with Connie at kids@bkwrks.com
When: January 21, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Where: Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW
