Feb. 17 ushers in the Chinese Lunar New Year, and this one is coming hot. The Year of the Fire Horse is a rare beast—traditionally associated with momentum, bold moves and a kind of kinetic charge (not to mention flames galore).
Here in the North Bay, where Chinese history and culture have long been woven into the fabric of the region (sometimes with a complicated yet vibrant history), the Lunar New Year brings a variety of community rituals, embodied practices, performances, food and fun.
The Fire Horse doesn’t ask for restraint so much as awareness. And fittingly, the North Bay answers with a slate of celebrations that harness that energy. What follows is a curated selection for one’s unbridled enjoyment…