This year's Chinese New Year Festival is the 31st annual event sponsored by the Chinese Cultural Society of Stockton.A favorite highlight of the day are the lion dances, one which opens the event at 10:30 a.m. and one on stage at 11:30 a.m., performed by a group which won first and second prize in a recent National Lion Dance Competition. A full afternoon of stage entertainment focused on cultural dances, martial arts demonstrations, instrumental music and songs is scheduled (see link to entertainment schedule).

Specialty New Year food items complement favorite foods that will be available. Activities include cooking demonstrations, mah jongg lessons, and children's arts corner. Concessions offering home décor, art goods, clothing, calligraphy and souvenirs will be on hand.

The $2.00 donation for admission includes a chance for cash and merchandise door prizes. For further information, call 209-931-2609.

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