While Lunar New Year’s legislatively recognized holiday status in Washington is recent, some local groups have celebrated the holiday for decades. Here’s what’s going on this year.

This year, attend Chinatown’s annual parade, shop AAPI makers and artists at pop-up markets, and immerse yourself in art, performances, and history at special museum events and more.

Yakult enthusiastically took a bite of the plated, shredded chicken and lettuce in front of him before licking his lips.The black and white collie, named after a Japanese yoghurt drink, was one of eleven dogs gathered with their owners at the Kongshan Yunnan eatery in Shanghai to tuck into a meal organised to resemble the dinner traditionally held on the eve of the Lunar New Year holiday.

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with vibrant events across the Atlanta area! Here's a list of events and celebrations in metro Atlanta for the Luna New Year.