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# Year Of The Pig: Celebrate The Lunar New Year In Brooklyn
- URL: https://bklyner.com/year-of-the-pig/
- Published: 2019-02-05T14:30:43.000Z
- Updated: 2019-02-05T14:21:47.000Z
- Author: Pamela Wong
- Tags: Arts & Culture, Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst, Central Brooklyn, Downtown Brooklyn, Dyker Heights, Events, Explore, Holidays, Kids & Family, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn Lunar New Year Parade, Chinese New Year Celebration at Central Library, Chinese New Year Cultural Temple Festival 2019, CPC Brooklyn Community Services Lunar New Year Celebration, Lantern Cultural Festival, lefferts historic house, Lunar New Year 2019, Lunar New Year 2019 at Bay Ridge Library, #wp

Happy Year of the Pig! February 5 marks the start of the [Chinese Lunar New Year](http://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/special-report/chinese-new-year/?ref=bklyner.com), a time for celebration, which includes family dinners, dragon and lion dances, lantern festivals, firecrackers, and lucky red envelopes (hongbaos) filled with cash.

In Chinese astrology, each year of its twelve-year cycle is associated with one animal of the Chinese zodiac. Those born in the years 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, and 2019 are a pig, the twelfth and final sign of the Chinese zodiac.

Those born on a year of the pig are said to be compassionate, generous, calm, self-sufficient, and diligent, capable of achieving their goals. Pigs are also known to be trusting, which can make them vulnerable to being deceived. Click [here](https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/chinese-zodiac/pig.htm?ref=bklyner.com) to find more about the traits and characteristics of those born under the pig sign and to learn about the other eleven Chinese zodiac animals.

Here are some fun, family-friendly ways to celebrate the Year of the Pig in Brooklyn and say, “Gung Hay Fat Choy!”

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[**Lunar New Year Cultural Temple Festival 2019**](https://www.brooklyn-usa.org/event/chinese-new-year-cultural-temple-festival-2019/?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Saturday, February 2, 11am to 2pm  
**Where:** Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon Street, Downtown Brooklyn  
**What:** BrooklynBorough President Eric Adams and the [Sino American New York Brooklyn Archway Association](https://www.nyarchway.org/blank-c1se?ref=bklyner.com) are hosting a countdown to the Lunar New Year with live cultural performances, children’s activities, and giveaways.

[**Lunar New Year in Prospect Park** ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lunar-new-year-in-prospect-park-tickets-53307605483?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Tuesday, February 5, 12pm to 4pm  
**Where:** Prospect Park Audubon Center (near the Lincoln Road entrance) and Lefferts Historic House, 452 Flatbush Avenue, Prospect-Lefferts Garden  
**What:** Along with various family-friendly programs at the [Prospect Park Audubon Center](https://www.prospectpark.org/visit-the-park/places-to-go/audubon-center/?ref=bklyner.com), the [Prospect Park Alliance](https://www.prospectpark.org/?ref=bklyner.com) is hosting an event to celebrate the Lunar New Year at the [Lefferts Historic House](https://www.prospectpark.org/visit-the-park/places-to-go/lefferts-historic-house/?ref=bklyner.com). Kids will learn how to make paper lanterns, good luck paper crafts, and enjoy traditional Lunar New Year treats.  
**How Much:** Free, register [here](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lunar-new-year-in-prospect-park-tickets-53307605483?ref=bklyner.com#tickets)

[**Lunar New Year Plants Tour**](https://www.bbg.org/visit/event/tour%5Flunar%5Fnew%5Fyear%5Fplants%5F2019?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Tuesday, February 5, 1pm to 2pm  
**Where:** Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 990 Washington Avenue (meet at Conservatory entrance), Crown Heights  
**What:** Celebrate the Year of the Pig with a visit to the Steinhardt Conservatory and discover Asian fruits and plants associated with the Lunar New Year including citrus, bamboo, ginger, and much more.  
**How Much:** Free

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Via [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/events/319782828657940/)

[**CPC Brooklyn Community Services 2019 Lunar New Year Celebration**](https://www.facebook.com/events/319782828657940/)  
**When:** Saturday, February 9, 11:30am to 2:30pm  
**Where:** P.S. 310, 942 62nd Street (at Fort Hamilton Parkway), Sunset Park  
**What:** [Chinese-American Planning Council](https://www.cpc-nyc.org/?fbclid=IwAR2Slj6vqDF6rq3i1XrDFocPbeUnSf6X6N3iZrnxoOxzNAsDqPaqJefPUKI&ref=bklyner.com) Brooklyn Community Services, Senator Andrew Gounardes, Assembly Member Peter Abbate, and Council Members Carlos Menchaca and Justin Brannan host this Annual Lunar New Year Celebration featuring traditional music and dance, paper lantern arts and crafts, lion dances, martial arts performances, vendors, games, a raffle, and more!

[**Chinese New Year Celebration at Central** **Library**](https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/events-youth-and-families-central-library-dweck-20190209?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Saturday, February 9, 1pm to 2pm  
**Where:** Brooklyn Public Library, Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Heights  
**What:** Put on something red and bring the family to see the renowned [Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company](https://nainichen.org/?ref=bklyner.com) perform in colorful Chinese costumes accompanied by authentic Chinese instruments.

[**Lunar New Year 2019 at Bay Ridge Library**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lunar-new-year-2019-tickets-54721231677?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Saturday, February 9, 2pm to 2:45pm  
**Where:** Brooklyn Public Library, Bay Ridge Branch, 7223 Ridge Boulevard (between 72nd & 73rd Streets), Bay Ridge  
**What:** Using music and a red ribbon dance, artists from the [Ba Ban Chinese Music Society](https://www.facebook.com/BaBanChineseMusicNY/) will tell the story of how the Chinese celebrate Lunar New Year.

[**The Cosmos New Year Market**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-cosmos-new-year-market-tickets-55090061858?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Saturday, February 9, 3pm to 8pm  
**Where:** New Women Space, 188 Woodpoint Road (between Jackson Street & Skillman Avenue), East Williamsburg  
**What:** The Cosmos New Year Market will celebrate a dozen local Asian women artists, brands, and small businesses selling food, clothing, jewelry, art, and more.  
**How Much:** [Tickets](https://www.eventbrite.com/register?orderid=87671424226111e983bb1291c799a6a6&client%5Ftoken=899c6d10abf2428db48d66f0cbbb5510&eid=55090061858&ref=bklyner.com) $10

![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Dragon-in-the-Lunar-New-Year-Parade-by-Nathan-Haselby.jpg)

Dragon in the Brooklyn Lunar New Year Parade, 2017 (Photo by Nathan Haselby)

[**Brooklyn Lunar New Year Parade and Festival**](https://www.nycgo.com/articles/lunar-new-year-guide-nyc?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Sunday, February 10, 10:30am  
**Where:** 8th Avenue & 50th Street, Sunset Park  
**What:** Hosted annually by the [Brooklyn Chinese-American Association](https://www.bca.net/eng/event-ChineseNewYear.html?ref=bklyner.com), the parade features lion and dragon dancers alongside drummers and a variety of other colorful characters. Before the parade, there will be free cultural performances and activities starting at 10:30am, with opening ceremonies at noon including speeches by elected officials and fireworks.

[**Lunar New Year 2019 at Dyker Library**](https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/lunar-new-year-ba-ban-dyker-library-20190215?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Friday, February 15, 1:30pm to 2:15pm  
**Where:** Brooklyn Public Library, Dyker Library, 8202 13th Avenue (at 82nd Street), Dyker Heights  
**What:** Using music and a red ribbon dance, artists from the [Ba Ban Chinese Music Society](https://www.facebook.com/BaBanChineseMusicNY/) will tell the story of how the Chinese celebrate Lunar New Year.

![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Screen-Shot-2019-01-27-at-2.12.47-PM.png)

[**Year of the Pig Celebration at Brooklyn Borough Hall**](https://www.brooklyn-usa.org/event/year-of-the-pig/?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Friday, February 15, 6pm to 9pm  
**Where:** Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon Street, Downtown Brooklyn  
**What:** BrooklynBorough President Eric Adams and the [Sino American New York Brooklyn Archway Association](https://www.nyarchway.org/blank-c1se?ref=bklyner.com) will host this Lunar New Year celebration with traditional Chinese cuisine, cultural performances, and giveaways.  
**How Much:** Free, RSVP at 718-802-2356 or click [here](https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07efycy4up7f9063fd&oseq=&c=&ch=&ref=bklyner.com)

[**Lunar New Year With Chinese Theater Works**](https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/lunar-new-year-chinese-new-utrecht-library-20190216?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Saturday, February 16, 2pm to 3pm  
**Where:** New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Street (between Bay 16th & Bay 17th Streets), Bensonhurst  
**What:** Join the New Utrecht Library and [Chinese Theater Works](https://chinesetheatreworks.org/?ref=bklyner.com) in welcoming the Year of the Pig with traditional Chinese “budaixi” glove-puppet vignettes based on popular songs and stories. Participants will also learn about Chinese New Year customs and meet puppets representing the animals of the Chinese zodiac.

[**Lunar New Year 2019 at Sunset Park Library**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lunar-new-year-2019-tickets-54869258429?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Friday, February 22, 4:30pm to 5:15pm  
**Where:** Sunset Park Library, 4201 4th Avenue (between 42nd & 43rd Streets), Sunset Park  
**What:** [Asian Performing Arts](http://www.asianperformingarts-ct.org/?ref=bklyner.com) will present a Chinese cultural program including dance, music, martial arts, and a ribbon dance demo with audience participation.

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[**Lunar New Year 2019 at New Utrecht Library**](https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/lunar-new-year-2019-new-utrecht-library-20190223?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Saturday, February 23, 1pm to 1:45pm  
**Where:** New Utrecht Library, 1743 86th Street (between Bay 16th & Bay 17th Streets), Bensonhurst  
**What:** [Asian Performing Arts](http://www.asianperformingarts-ct.org/?ref=bklyner.com) will present a Chinese cultural program including dance, music, martial arts, and a ribbon dance demo with audience participation.

**[Lantern Cultural Festival](https://www.nycgo.com/articles/lunar-new-year-guide-nyc?ref=bklyner.com)**   
**When:** Sunday, March 24  
**Where:** 8th Avenue (between 66th & 67th Streets), Sunset Park  
**What:** This final Lunar New Year–related celebration includes martial arts performances and lion dancing.