Ring in the Lunar New Year with a family-friendly celebration with food, crafts, local shopping, and more at South Bend's Near Northwest Neighborhood on Portage Avenue!
Activities
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Botany & Co.
- Red Thread Intention Ritual (Free) - Guests will write an intention for the new year, tie a thread around it, and hang it on a branch of a display tree we'll have set up within the shop.
- Prosperity Plant Collection - Botany & Co. will provide a small collection of perfectly curated plants for the occasion, each accompanied by a "good fortune tag" highlighting its traditional associations.
- Botanical Perfume Workshop ($40) - Discover the art and science of crafting unique wearable fragrances, formulated from the best botanical ingredients. You’ll leave with your own natural perfume and a bit of knowledge about the process. Registration Link
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Brain Lair Books
- Special lineup of books related to the Lunar New Year and horses
- DIY bookmark & notebook crafting
- Coloring horses
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Holly & Oak Yarn Co.
- LNY-inspired yarns along with LNY decorations
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The Portage Collective
- Indulge in Free Cookies from Chips & Doodles
- Year of the Horse Stickers
- Asian music performances by talented Filipino students
And that’s not all — immerse yourself in a world of treats, performances, discoveries, and delightful surprises throughout the event.
All items and delights are available while supplies last.
Sponsors
- Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies
- Botany & Co.
- Brain Lair Books
- Holly & Oak Yarn Co.
- The Portage Collective