Teance & White Magnolia Acupuncture & Tai Chi present Lunar New Year celebration in West Berkeley. We are bringing in the Lunar New Year with activities.
Performance, Demonstration & Classes...
11:00-11:20: Opening celebration - Lion Dance performance for the blessing by Kei Lun Martial Arts, founded in 1994. Kei Lun Martial Arts is dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the cultural legacies of the lion dance, dragon dance, and martial arts.
12:00-12:15: Tai Chi Demonstration by White Magnolia.
12:15-1:00: Tai Chi free introductory classes by White Magnolia.
1:00-2:00: Free Stress-Reduction Acupuncture with John Luna-Sparks LAc. Space is limited, call the clinic to reserve your space, 510-570-8195!
1:30 - 2:00: Asian Diaspora Writers Group Readings and Performances - An intergenerational group of API writers/healers/activists of diverse backgrounds share live readings and performances as a means for collective healing and liberation.
11:00 - 4:00: Asian DIaspora Writers Group Silent Auction - ADWG will be holding a Silent Auction booth full of services (Qi Gong + Chinese Astrology + Acupuncture) + various art and offerings to support the publication of their anthology. https://bit.ly/AsianDiasporaAnthology
11:00 - 4:00: Art pop-up ~ Risograph prints and zines celebrating Asian heritage by local printmaker and artist Christina Hu. IG: @christina.blob
11:00-4:00: Purple Fire Gems ~ Local jewelry-maker Leslie Yee-Murata makes Asian-inspired earrings, pendants, and bracelets with semi-precious stones such as jade, carnelian, agate, and more.
11:00 - 4:00: Mt.Kakigori pop-up ~ Japanese style shaved ice using premium clear ice for a soft and fluffy texture, with flavors inspired by California’s diverse culture and produce. Flavors at the event will be LNY themed! IG: @mt.kakigori_ FB: @mt.kakigori_
11:00-4:00: Gingerly pop-up ~ Gingerly will have its debut pop-up, serving delicious cakes, cookies, and other sweet little things with beloved Asian flavors. Keep up to date: IG @gingerlypastries
12:00 till out: Noodles Fresh ~ We will serve Noodles Fresh's Pot-stickers 鍋貼 & Spring roll (fried) 春捲 (Vegetarian). The owner of Noodles Fresh is just like us, a tea lover!!
12:00-4:00: DIY-Writing Chinese Calligraphy & Paper Cutting - Spring Couplets 春聯 "Chūnlián", a New Year's decoration that expresses happiness and hopeful thoughts for the coming year.
12:00-4:00: Teance’s complimentary Lunar New Year Red teas (Hong Cha) will be served after the Lion Dance performance.
**Thanks to Kai Tzeng for the beautiful artwork "Yang Wood Dragon". Kai is a local comic strip artist, builder, and creative improv facilitator. IG: @cattailscomix | cattailscomix.com
