News February 7, 2014

What’s Hot: Santa Monica Place Chinese New Year Celebrations Continue:

The year of the horse will be celebrated in Santa Monica with a festival featuring the traditional Chinese Dragon Dance

Santa Monica Place Chinese New Year Celebrations

— Saturday, Feb. 8 and Sunday Feb. 9

— 395 Santa Monica Place

The Chinese New Year Festival at Santa Monica Place continues with festivities such as entertainment inspired by authentic Chinese traditions, including traditional Chinese Dragon Dance, live music by a Chinese classical musical ensemble, Chinese stilt walkers, Chinese ribbon dancers, a Chinese henna tattoo artists, Chinese children’s crafts, complimentary fortune cookies and photo booths, and more.

Times vary by event.

For more information, call 310.260.8333 or visit santamonicaplace.com.

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