2010 Chinese New Year Celebrations and Events in Phoenix, Arizona

In 2010 February 14^th is The Chinese New Year. This is the Chinese Year of the Metal Tiger. Which is symbolized by a white tiger. Here in Phoenix February 8-14, 2010 is the 20 year anniversary of Phoenix Chinese Week. This series of cultural events is the result of a cooperative effort between the Phoenix Chinese Week Committee, the City of Phoenix and the Sister Cities Commission. This series of events celebrates the richness of the Chinese culture. There are plenty of parties, food and cultural activities in the Phoenix area this year to bring in the Chinese New Year. The main focus of the Phoenix Chinese New Year celebration is the Chinese Cultural Center in downtown Phoenix.

Chinese Cultural Center, Friday February 12 through Saturday February 14, 2010

This 3 day event has something for everybody. Families may want to start with the Children's Pavilion. This event offers children the chance to participate in hands on projects involving Chinese arts and crafts such as Chinese calligraphy, paper cutting and folding and many other cultural based activities. The Food Pavilion offers authentic Chinese cuisine from different regions so that you can experience the unique taste and variety China offers. The festival also has traditional Taipei Dragon Boats on display. Make sure that you don't miss the Photo Exhibit and the Mah-Jong Booth. The Chinese Cultural Center is located at 688 N 44 Street, just off I-10 in downtown Phoenix. The hours are Friday 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m... Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

For more information go to wwwphoenixchinatown.com

Chinese Year of the Tiger Run and Wok, Saturday February 13, 2010

If you want to get some exercise as part of your Chinese New Year celebration then check out this 5K run and Wok. Participants receive a multi color Year of the Tiger t-shirt and complimentary refreshments from Sweet Tomatoes restaurant. First place overall in the male and female finishers each receive a $50.00 gift certificate for Sweet Tomatoes. The first place finishers in the "Wok" receive dinner and a wok. The start time is 9:00 a.m. Early registration by February 8 is $20.00. Late registration February 9-12 is $22.00. Registration the day of race is $25.00. The event takes place at Papago Park Ramada 9&10. The address is 455 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix Arizona. For more information go to wwwactive.com

Sources

phoenixchinatown.com

active.com

runningmasters.net

phoenixsistercities.org