The largest Chinese New Year celebration banquet of its kind in San Diego will be hosted by Chinese School of San Diego and House of China, Balboa Park, on Saturday, January 27, 2024. This is their 43rd Chinese New Year banquet and their annual signature fundraiser benefitting two of San Diego’s oldest cultural and educational nonprofit institutions, dedicated to preserving Chinese culture. This event will bid adieu to the Year of the Water Rabbit and usher in the Year of the Wood Dragon with fabulous entertainment and delicious banquet food.

The Chinese New Year banquet will be held at Jasmine Seafood Restaurant and enjoyed by a crowd of almost 400 guests, community leaders, and dignitaries. The evening includes a scrumptious traditional eight-course feast of Chinese New Year dishes with festive lucky symbolism; exciting entertainment to include festive lion dancing, live band music, and a rare and special dance by the elusive and auspicious dragon.

The evening also includes an opportunity-drawing event with fabulous prizes including one China Airlines’ round-trip ticket to Taipei and a raffle grand prize of $1,000 in cash. There will also be many more great prizes to include gift certificates, Chinese artwork, and many specially prepared gift baskets donated by community members affiliated to the Chinese School of San Diego and House of China.

Chinese School of San Diego is the oldest language school in San Diego with a history of over 100 years, accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Besides Mandarin and Chinese culture, Chinese School of San Diego is the only Chinese school in San Diego to offer classes in Cantonese as well. Each Saturday, Chinese School of San Diego is open for all levels of classes to children, teens, and adults of all ages.

House of China was founded in 1935 with a mission to preserve and promote Chinese culture and friendship. Every weekend, House of China welcomes thousands of visitors in Balboa Park. In addition, House of China annually sponsors a Chinese essay contest, co-hosts Moon Festival as well as many other cultural events in Balboa Park.

To purchase tickets or for more information, please contact the Chinese School of San Diego at (858) 565-8008 or 该Email地址已收到反垃圾邮件插件保护。要显示它您需要在浏览器中启用JavaScript。