Lunar New Year

Good Fortune and Health in San Jose

San Jose knows how to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Whether you call it Tet (Vietnamese), Chinese New Year (Chinese) or Seollal (Korean), our diverse Asian communities welcome the positive blessings of the New Year with festive food, family gatherings, lion dancing, musical performances and of course, red envelopes!

 

Year of the Horse

The 2026 Lunar New Year officially starts on Tuesday, February 17. This year marks the era of the Horse, the 7th animal in the 12-cycle Chinese Zodiac. Horses symbolize enthusiasm, freedom, good energy, and adventure. 

Shop to Ring in the New Year

Grand Century Mall

Often considered a Vietnamese mall due to its location in Little Saigon and its primary demographic of shop owners and patrons, the mall has a significant amount of jewelry and music stores, as well

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Lion Plaza

Located in east San Jose in the Evergreen neighborhood, the Lion Plaza is a vibrant, culturally rich outdoor retail and dining destination anchored by Lion Supermarket, serving as a community hub for

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Vietnam Town

Vietnam Town is an upscale shopping, dining and entertainment commercial plaza in San Jose, located along Story Road in the heart of the city's Little Saigon neighborhood. The shopping and dining

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Pho Co

Eat your way to Prosperity

Set the tone for good eats in the new year with a memorable meal. San Jose is home to numerous Asian and Asian-Fusion restaurants. Bring some luck into the year with a hearty bowl of noodles in dishes like pho or ramen. 

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Keep the Celebration Going

With multiple lunar new year celebrations happening throughout the City, book a hotel stay so you don't miss out!

Hayes Mansion Palm Plaza

Modern Vietnamese American Designs

Designer Christina Bui serves her Little Saigon community with new áo dài creations that mix traditional Vietnamese styles with Western inspiration.

Love Me Knots Bridal Interior

Lunar New Year Celebrations

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