Celebrate with us on Sunday, February 15th to welcome the Lunar New Year! Participate in our Chinese Lucky Knot Workshop to make a Chinese lucky knot keychain at 1:30pm. Then join us at the main entrance of the Cannery for an exciting lion dance performance from the Vancouver Chinese Lion Dance Association at 3:30pm.
About the Event
The Lunar New Year is coming soon, and we are ready to begin the Year of the Horse! Join us Sunday, February 15th for our day of celebration. Starting at 1:30pm, participate in our Chinese Lucky Knot Workshop to make a Chinese lucky knot keychain for prosperity and fortune. Then, at 3:30pm, join us at the main entrance of the Cannery for an exciting performance from the Vancouver Chinese Lion Dance Association. Watch out for the mischievous lion—he may throw some lettuce at you (but it’s all good luck)!
Chinese Lucky Knot Craft Workshop
1:30pm – 3:30pm – Chinese Lucky Knot Workshop – included with regular admission,
FREE for youth (17 and under). Workshop will be held at the Cannery Kids’ Corner.
Chinese knotting is a folk art with ties to Buddhism and Taoism. Knotting cord, usually in auspicious colour red, is tied into a symmetrical knot that represents balance. Lucky knots are thought to bring luck and prosperity in the new year.
Want to try tying a lucky knot? Drop-in to the Cannery’s Lucky Knot workshop where staff will teach you how to make your own good luck charm and bring it home as a keychain!
Lion Dance Performance
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm – Lion Dance – FREE, dance will be taking place by the main entrance of the Cannery.
Experience the Vancouver Chinese Lion Dance Association as they perform a traditional Lion Dance! Like the Lucky Knot, lion dances bring good luck and fortune, and they require special training and skill to perform. The Lion Dance will take place outside of the Cannery building, no admission required!
FAQ:
• Who celebrates Lunar New Year?
Lunar New Year is celebrated in many different places, including China, Korea, Vietnam, Singapore, and Malaysia!
• Is the Chinese Lucky Knot Workshop free?
The Chinese Lucky Knot Workshop is included with regular admission. Free for youth (17 and under).
• How old do you have to be to do the Chinese Lucky Knot Workshop?
People of all ages are welcome to learn to tie a clover knot (one of the easiest lucky knots!). There will be staff and volunteers on hand to help with those who need a bit more guidance.
• Why does the lion throw lettuce when it dances?
The word for lettuce in Chinese is “choy”, which sounds similar to the word for fortune/prosperity, which is also “choy”! The lion eats up the lettuce then “spits” out the rest of it to spread wealth for the Lunar New Year!
Event Details
- Regular admission fee applies
- Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026
- Time: 1:30 pm – 4 pm
- 1:30pm – 3:30pm – Chinese Lucky Knot Workshop – included with regular admission, FREE for youth (17 and under) Workshop will be held at the Cannery Kids’ Corner.
- 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm – Lion Dance – FREE, dance will be taking place by the main entrance of the Cannery.
- Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery
- In the event of rain, the lion dance performance will be moved inside to the stage area.
