California State Parks Celebrates Lunar New Year at Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park

Contact:
Jack Frost
Historical Guide
Northern Buttes District
(530) 623-5284

Lion dance performed by Eastern Ways Martial Arts – Sacramento. Photo from California State Parks.Lion dance performed by Eastern Ways Martial Arts – Sacramento. Photo from California State Parks.

 

WEAVERVILLE — California State Parks and its partner, the Weaverville Joss House Association, invite the public to watch history come alive with a traditional Lunar New Year celebration and Lion Danceat the Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park (SHP). This free annual event will take place Saturday, Feb. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Year of the Snake begins today and represents wisdom, knowledge, intelligence, intuition and creativity. While there are 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac, it’s believed that lions will preserve peace and tranquility in the community and prevail over all evil to bring joy and happiness in the new year. After the lion dance, there will be a traditional firecracker display. Then for the first time in Weaverville, a traditional dragon dance will be presented by the Eastern Ways Martial Arts School. Refreshments will include green tea ice cream, and specialty hot tea and fortune cookies provided by the Weaverville Joss House Association.

Lunar New Year kids’ crafts and guided tours of the Temple of the Forest Beneath the Clouds (Cloud Forest Temple), the oldest continuously used Chinese temple in California, will be offered throughout the day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

WHAT: Lunar New YearFestival
WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 15 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHERE: Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park,  630 Main Street, Weaverville CA 96093

Weaverville Joss House SHP is located on the southwest corner of Main and Oregon Street in Weaverville, CA.

California State Parks welcomes all visitors. For more information about the event or if members of your group have accessibility needs, please contact the park at (530) 623-5284 in advance to arrange accommodations.You can also get updates by following the park’s Facebook page.


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