By Ashley Chen
Northwest Asia Weekly
Lunar New Year 2022 may be another virtual celebration for most people, but don’t worry, the Bellevue Collection has you covered. From January 26th to February 6th, The Bellevue Collection will host a host of festivities, from online performances to live decorations and activities for all ages. Fill your New Year’s spirit with red paper dragons flying in the sky and incredible ancient fashion pieces at The Bellevue Collection.
traditional display
Beautiful traditional arts such as calligraphy, costumes and paintings are scattered throughout Bellevue Square. The Overseas Community Affairs Committee of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the Yonglu Museum provide an extensive collection of art and descriptions of its history. Some historical pieces include an ancient set of Mahjong, a game still popular today, and a modern cheongsam or cheongsam, a Chinese dress from the Manchu era.
Dining and Lucky Lunar Scratch Cards
Chinese New Year is all about food, and restaurants in the Bellevue range know it.
From the luscious matcha latte to the must-have Din Tai Fung dumplings, there’s something for everyone. If these aren’t your appetite right now, there are many more, including sushi from Japonessa and fluffy tea from Mi Tea.
If you’re looking for a deal, grab a Lucky Lunar Card at customer service at one of your favorite Asian restaurants for a special offer and you might win an $80 Bellevue Collection gift card. (Must be 18 or older to get tickets, and tickets must be redeemed by February 28, 2022.)
Lantern Craft and Coloring Sheet
Fun, easy and creative, Lantern Craft checks all the boxes for kids. When we celebrate the Year of the Tiger, the paper lanterns are folded into two cute little tigers and hang from the branches. Be sure to grab a craft kit from customer service to make a lantern at home.
Another relaxing activity for kids is coloring. The Wing Luke Museum has created a coloring paper featuring a pair of tigers covered in tiny flowers. Additionally, the Wing Luke Museum has listed an upcoming online storytime featuring Vietnamese folk tales about how tigers got their stripes.
Red envelope
Perhaps every child’s favorite part of celebrating Chinese New Year, the red envelope is a symbol of good luck and blessings for the year. These red packets are engraved with the character “Fu”, which means “blessing”. They also come with the famous Lucky Candy, a small butterscotch that can be picked up at customer service.
Pop Spot and Photo Screen
Located in the central courtyard of Bellevue Square is a large decorative red rectangle surrounded by profusion of golden flowers. There is a cherry tree on either side with sweet pink flowers. The sheer size of this display fills the entire center of Bellevue Square. Gather family and friends at this Pop Spot, fill in the background, and take a big group photo.
Opposite Michael Kors on the first floor of Bellevue Square is another photo spot.
Position yourself in front of a photo screen, surrounded by golden pagodas of multi-colored red flowers, and bright lanterns hanging from trees to illuminate your photos and celebrations. Then, take a quick shot of the screen. These photos are digital keepsakes that are quick and easy to collect.
For more information, please visit bellevuecollection.com/lunarnewyear.
Ashley can reach info@nwasianweekly.com.
