The Little Saigon Foundation proudly presents the second annual pan-Asian Lunar New Year Festival for 2013, the year of the snake, at the Kearny Mesa Park and Recreation. The entire community is invited to enjoy this ancient Asian tradition over the course of three days starting on February 8th.
Festival Features
Located at the Kearny Mesa Park, next to Mesa College at 3170 Armstrong Street in San Diego, the festival serves many Asian communities and promotes many local businesses. It is expected to attract over 10,000 attendees and be seen by over 50,000 passing drivers making it the second largest fair in San Diego.
The event features over 100 vendor booths, 16 carnival rides and all day live music and entertainment, including the iconic lion dance, an authentic “Vietnamese Village” reconstruction, an arts and crafts exhibiation, and the Miss Vietnam Traditional Dress pagent. In addition, the first ever Kearny Mesa’s Got Talent Competition will also take place.
Cultural Significance
The Lunar New Year, commonly refered to as Chinese New Year, is one of the most important holiday in many Asian cultures such as in Korean, Tibetan, Vietnamese, and Mongolian traditions.
As one of the fastest growing ethnic groups in San Diego, the Asian populations already make up 14.5% of the demographics around Kearny Mesa according to the 2010 U.S. Census. The festival will celebrate this diversity in San Diego and bring the community together for a joyous occasion.
Event Details
Time: Friday, February 8: 5pm – 10pm – Saturday & Sunday, February 9 & 10: 10am – 10am
Admission: $5 Adult, $4 Kids.