ChinaPro Client Shopping Centers Celebrate Chinese New Year in Major Cities in the United States

CHICAGO (January 30, 2019)——As Chinese New Year is approaching, the atmosphere of the festival is getting stronger, besides from the Chinese New Year Gala, New Year dinner and parades, shopping centers in different cities and travel destinations introduces events to celebrate Chinese New Year. Regardless if you are in Los Angeles, the city with the densest Chinese population on the West Coast, New York on the East Coast or Chicago, the largest city in the Midwest region, if you are traveling in the United States during Chinese New Year, you would not miss a chance to experience Chinese New Year in foreign land. According to statistics, as of 2018, there are more than 5 million Chinese in the United States, and this group has a very significant impact on the American culture. For the Chinese in the United States, the phrase “New Year” brings the emotions of homesickness, and for the others, celebrating Chinese New Year with the Chinese is a great opportunity for them to learn about the Chinese culture.

Los Angeles and Irvine, California

In order to celebrate the Year of the Pig, Santa Monica Place, which is located near Los Angeles, is going to roll out a series of celebration activities on February 16. From 2 to 6 p.m. in the Center Plaza, there would be the performances of the fan dance, performances by dough artist and balloon artist, lion dance, and K-pop dancers. Santa Monica Place is merely a few minutes away from the Santa Monica beach, the unique waterfront view and wide variety of brands attract Chinese visitors to shop at this location every year. Inviting their customers to celebrate this important Chinese festival is one of the most popular events at Santa Monica Place. Besides the cultural performance and demonstrations, stores in the mall are also offering Chinese New Year discounts, well-known fashion brand Karen Miller is offering 25% off in the entire store and is providing a gift with purchase.

Fashion Island and Irvine Spectrum Center, two major shopping centers at Orange County of Southern California, will continue the tradition of celebrating Chinese New Year. This year, they invite guests and their families to celebrate the Year of the Pig at the shopping malls by participating in various activities as well as enjoying promotional offers from their retailers. From 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on February 10, Irvine Spectrum Center will have activities, such as the Chinese dragon dance and lion dance, giveaway of red envelopes, small gifts and fortune cookies, etc. Fashion Island will celebrate Chinese New Year from February 6 through 18 with a unique, one-of-a-kind Year of the Pig interactive installation and as well as a photo moment on the Atrium Lawn located by Hyde Park Jewelers and Vince. Fashion Island and Irvine Spectrum Center, located in Orange County which is between Los Angeles and San Diego, is close to California’s stunning beach. These shopping centers are a few minutes away from the California Disneyland. In addition to hundreds of shops and restaurants, the romantic carousel and Giant Wheel provide you with more fun.

Portland, Oregon

In Oregon’s largest city, Portland, the performances of major local Chinese art troupes will announce the arrival of the Chinese New Year. On Feb. 9th (5th day of year of the Pig), Portland Washington Square, one of the biggest shopping centers in the area will provide their customers with interactive performances and activities. At 10 a.m., local Chinese art troupes and Chinese culture schools will perform all kinds of Chinese culture related activities. In addition, SUNGLASS HUT, L’OCCITANE, Kiehl’s and some other brands will offer a special discount, inviting customers to enjoy duty-free shopping during Chinese New Year.

Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas has always been a popular tourist destination for the Chinese New Year. The Grand Canal Shoppes and the Fashion Show Las Vegas, as two major shopping malls on the Las Vegas Strip, offer many events and traditional Chinese food to celebrate the 2019 Year of the Pig. Guests are invited to enjoy the cultural feast while shopping at the malls. Grand Canal Shoppes will kick off the Chinese New Year festivities on February 5 with two signature fan dance performances above the Waterfall Atrium. In addition, more than 250 red envelopes will be distributed to guests during the fan dance, each filled with a special prize from gift cards to chocolate gold coins. Fashion Show Las Vegas will welcome the return of the Chinese New Year in the Desert™ for the 8th consecutive year with a special ribbon cutting and dinner affair on February 8. Guests at the Fashion Show Mall will be treated to a family-style dinner and cocktails sponsored by Remy Martin, as well as a traditional lion blessing and dance, cultural performances, and a one-of-a-kind live cultural runway show. Special guest Governor Steve Sisolak and First Lady Kathy will be in attendance.

Scottsdale, Arizona

As one of America’s most beautiful resort city, Scottsdale is famous among Chinese visitors due to its unique desert landscape. Scottsdale Fashion Square is the area’s biggest shopping center with a wide range of brand selections. Fashion Square has put up Chinese New themed décor. On February 16, artistic performances such as face changing, lion dance, dragon dance, Chinese Kung Fu and a unique fashion show will take place in the shopping center. In addition, visitors will be able to get a special Savings Pass with exclusive Chinese New Year offers.

Chicago, Illinois

Chicago as the third metropolitan area and the largest city in the Midwest, is where people in North America look for Chinese New Year events every year. Fashion Outlets of Chicago is located just minutes away from the O’Hare International Airport, and it welcomes shoppers from all around the world who visit Chicago. Fashion Outlets collects a wide range of outlet stores of boutique brands, offering as high as 75% off year-round. On February 2, Fashion Outlets of Chicago will offer such Chinese culture related activities as calligraphy, chopsticks challenge and Chinese Yo-yo. The Shops at North Bridge, located on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, will offer the same activities on February 3. The two shopping centers will offer red envelops with special Chinese New Year offers in it. In regard to Chicago’s large Chinese student population, the shopping centers will also be giving out free shopping mall gift cards to them.

Washington, D.C.

As the capital of the United States, Washington, D.C., is one of the areas with the most Chinese population. You will never miss the Chinese New Year celebrations here in D.C. At Tyson Corner Center, merchants will get together to celebrate Chinese New Year. Starting from 11 a.m. on February 2, family activities such as artistic creation, cultural displays will make your day here a special one.

New York

People celebrate the Year of the Pig with different forms of activities in New York. During the Chinese New Year, whether you are a Chinese who has lived in New York for a long time, a tourist who comes to New York, or a Chinese culture fan, you will always find some fun on Madison Avenue. 2019 is the fourth year of celebrating Chinese New Year on Madison Avenue. From February 9 to 16, Madison Avenue will cooperate with organizations such as Chinatown Partnership to invite guests to decorate the ribbon on the wishing tree in exchange for a red envelope filled with New Year’s special offers. In addition, brands such as Atelier Cologne, Molton Brown, Montblanc, NARS, Paul Morelli, Tory Burch, Vilebrequin, Wolford, have special offers during the Chinese New Year.

Located in upstate New York, the rich travel resources of the Fashion Outlet of Niagara Falls USA have been attracting Chinese customers all year round. Between February 2-17, customers who visit the outlet can visit Guest Service to receive a special edition of the Year of the Pig Savings Pass. At 1pm on February 10, the Gold Summit Martial Arts Institute would bring their traditional cultural performances and promote traditional Chinese martial arts; in the afternoon of February 15, there would be cultural music performances, crafts, games and calligraphy art available in the outlet mall.