LUNAR NEW YEAR 2025
LUNAR NEW YEAR 2025
SAVE THE DATE:
Lunar New Year Fair
To celebrate the year of the snake, we’re bringing back our Lunar New Year Fair, this time in partnership with Gotham Park! This weekend fair will take place from February 7-9, 2025.
Hours:
Friday, Feb 7: 11am-7pm
Saturday, Feb 8: 11am-7pm
Sunday, Feb 9: 11am-5pm
Location: Gotham Park (Rose St and Avenue of the Finest)
Fair map coming soon!
At this free weekend fair, visitors can shop, eat, play + celebrate the Year of the Snake! We are bringing the spirit of the holiday to life in Lower Manhattan’s newest open space.
Our fair will feature 17 vendors including legacy Chinatown small businesses, and new entrepreneurs.
Meet the Vendors
Anna Ye Tea
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We are an Asian-American and woman-owned specialty Vietnamese tea company based in New York. We are proud to be exclusively sourcing high quality loose leaf teas from Việt Nam, many of which are lesser known in the global market. Our small batch teas are made by producers from different ethnic communities, each reflecting the country's unique terroir and local techniques. Through our tea and efforts, we hope to illuminate the country's vibrant tea heritage, and uplift the overall profile of Vietnamese tea in the U.S. and beyond. Notably, Anna was featured on Imbibe 75: Person to Watch in 2024
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Gemma & Friends
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Gemma & Friends is an online shop that offers curated children’s books, toys, and gifts from Asian-owned small businesses all over the world.
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New Kam Man
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Founded in the 70’s, New Kam Man was the first self-service Chinese supermarket of its time which supported the surging Chinese population immigrating to the area and provided a place that felt like home to these Asian Americans. Today, New Kam Man is renowned not only for its wide variety of teas, fine china, packaged goods, and home goods but also for its role in the import and export business, distributing first-tier items like dried seafood and mooncakes. New Kam Man continues to thrive, maintaining its pioneering spirit and its commitment to the community, helping to keep heritage alive and flourishing in Chinatown.
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Studio Ichiban
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Arriving in New York City at the age of 5, my family left China,Hong Kong to give us a better life. Growing up in Chinatown,everyone I knew would call me Ichiban because I am always the one in the group that’s happy, jolly, fast & efficient and I like being #1 I was brought up immersed in the rich tapestry of Chinatowns culture and vibrancy. Fast forward to 2023, I embarked on my creative journey by starting Studio Ichiban, a platform driven by my profound connection of the bustling streets of Hong Kong, a city pulsating with life,and a blend of cultures from around the world. My inspiration springs from the vibrant streets of Hong Kong, where I find solace amidst the chaos, noise, and culinary delights seamlessly blending into the rhythm of Cantonese lifestyle. At the age of 25, I started to create things that allowed me to express myself, crafting became a skill I honed through self-discovery and determination. My art reflects a profound connection to my roots, inviting viewers to share in the nostalgia and familiarity of the two cities that influenced me most. Through StudioIchiban, I aspire to illuminate stories that bridge cultures and generations through vibrant creativity and shared experiences. My creations express a sense of belonging, inviting others to find pieces of themselves. With each piece igniting conversations and connections across the world.
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Ever November
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Designed for those who love to express themselves through color and creative stacking, the collection brings a fun, modern, and elevated twist to beading, pearls, and gemstones.
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Chinatown Social
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Chinatown Social began as a premium clothing line celebrating the rich cultural heritage of New York City's Chinatown. We have evolved into a community engagement group dedicated to supporting and uplifting the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Our events partner with local AAPI small businesses, providing opportunities for guests to engage with the community and support these businesses. Through our events and clothing drops, we donate a portion of our proceeds to non-profit organizations that support the AAPI community. We focus on initiatives such as cultural preservation, community development, education, and the arts. Chinatown Social aims to make a positive impact on the lives of AAPI individuals and families. We strive to be a catalyst for change, a voice for the AAPI community, and a source of pride and inspiration.
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Grand Tea & Imports
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Grand Tea & Imports is a multi-generational Chinese heritage goods business proudly run by the Liu family for nearly 20 years. Specializing in authentic small-batch teas, festival supplies, and heritage Buddhist goods, they celebrate Chinese traditions while serving immigrant families, local businesses, and visitors across the East Coast.
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Reprise Health
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Reprise gummies are crafted with ancient Asian superfoods, like Ginseng and Reishi Mushroom, sourced from Eastern herbal traditions. As children, David and Kai grew up watching their grandmas brew bitter teas, guided by a deep-rooted tradition to nurture happy, healthy families. They partner with a 5th-generation family who have been making herbal medicine since 1892 - over 100 years! Reprise gummies are non-GMO, vegan, gluten-free, and low sugar. Now, everyone can enjoy the benefits of these ancient Asian superfoods as part of their daily health routine.
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@reprisehealth
The Bao Bae
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The Bao Bae is an art brand founded in 2019 by Christina C. Young, a 4th-generation Cantonese-Toisanese artist from Flushing, Queens. Her work is dedicated to celebrating the Asian diaspora community and is inspired by a combination of her Chinese heritage and New York upbringing. She designs stickers, pins, stationery, and apparel which you might recognize from visiting Yu & Me Books in Chinatown. Christina is a strong supporter of the small business community and is currently an artist-in-residence at Poster House in collaboration with Welcome to Chinatown, creating work that highlights the many small businesses in the neighborhood.
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Datum J Design
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Datum J Design presents culturally inspired creations to provide the community with an authentic cultural experience rooted in heritage. Embracing a modern approach to visual storytelling, people have the chance to illuminate the richness and diversity of Asian culture, sparking conversations, cultivating appreciation, and fostering greater unity within our global community.
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Looky Goods
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looky! pays homage to a Chinese-American upbringing and creating pieces that resonate with those who have experienced a third-culture background! The selection consists of various art prints stationery, and more created through digital illustration and blockprinting. Come and looky! if you enjoy a mix of fanart and doses of nostalgia. Jessica Lou is an independent artist originally from Seattle, Washington. Growing up Chinese, she was encouraged to pursue a more traditional and stable career path, but instead pursued graphic design and art after graduating college, exploring themes of culture, nostalgia, and freedom in her work. She has been an independent artist and created her brand, looky! , after moving to New York last year. She currently runs this brand full time, selling her art online and at in person markets around the city.
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Rose’s Pineapple Shorts
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Born from childhood nostalgia and a love letter to Taiwan, Rose's Pineapple Shorts offers a modern twist on the traditional Feng Li Su, featuring a buttery shortbread crust and fusion pineapple filling.
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The May Flower
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The May Flower NYC is a New York City based floral design & events studio created by Founder and Creative Director Julie Yeung. Since 2019 The May Flower NYC have activated popups at local cafes, participated in markets and festivals (Te Company, The Makers Show and LEAF Festival) The May Flower NYC also partnered with the Jewish Food Society on special events and worked with clients on floral design for photoshoots, birthdays and weddings. Follow instagram @themayflowernyc to keep informed on the next popup & event!
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Fong On
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Since 1933, the Eng family has been providing the neighborhood and beyond with Toisanese staples including tofu, soy milk, noodles, and rice cake. For three generations, Fong Inn Too was the pinnacle of Old Chinatown. However, with an influx of tourism, newer immigrants, and contemporary food trends, the store on Mott street struggled, and like many of the neighboring traditional businesses, closed its doors in 2017.
Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the youngest grandson of Bing Sun Eng, Paul Eng opened the doors at nearby 81 Division Street, and Fong On was reborn. With a new and fresh vision, Fong On brings the classics that have become synonymous with the Eng family name to a wider audience spanning generations, neighborhoods, races, and cultures
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Mee Sum Cafe
Space Type
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Space Type is an independent design studio and risograph press run by Lynne Yun and Kevin Yeh. Rooted in playful expression and experimentation, they create and release original typefaces, build custom design tools for web and publication, and produce hand-crafted zines, prints, and locally-made apparel and home goods in collaboration with members of their communities. Often inspired by their cultural backgrounds and teaching practices, their goal is always to create and support vibrant works that bring a sense of joy to the spaces they inhabit.
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Ting’s
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Ting’s Gift Shop is one of Chinatown’s oldest retail stores, originally located at the iconic corner of Doyers and Pell. Open since 1958, Ting’s is currently owned and operated by 2nd generation owner, Eleanor. Ting’s is filled with treasurers from Eleanor’s mother sourced throughout her travels around the world. The store carries objects primarily from China dating back to the 1950s.
After 66 incredible years, the time has come for Ting’s to close this chapter and storefront – built by Tam Ting. Since 1958, Ting’s served this vibrant community – and added some brightness to our stories, celebrations and little Chinatown moments.
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Get Ready for 2025:
Year of the Snake
RSVP for our Lunar New Year Fair!
(This fair is free and open to the public. Tickets are NOT required to enter, but helps us prepare the space + vendors for attendance)
Thank you to our sponsors
Interested in supporting our fair? Email erika@welcometochinatown.com
Lunar New Year with Welcome to Chinatown
A look back at LNY celebrations with Welcome to Chinatown + friends!
Traditions and Guides
Lunar New Year isn’t just a Chinese holiday — it’s celebrated across Vietnamese, Malaysian, Korean, and more cultures too! As a result, many countries have developed their own unique LNY dishes that people cook and eat to celebrate the new year.