Celebrate the Year of the Snake!
January 29 - February 12, 2025
The new year is a time for cultural traditions, family gatherings, and hopes for good fortune in the coming year. The festivities will include displays of Filoli’s collection of Chinese art and decor throughout the Historic House, Asian art talks, Ballroom performances, and more.
Historic House Display
As you explore the Historic House, look for vignettes celebrating the holiday, including a red envelope exchange and game of Mahjong. A special floral display inspired by Lunar New Year will accompany highlights from Filoli's Asian art collection. In the Garden House, citrus trees show off their richly colored fruit, a symbol of good luck and prosperity for the new year.
Ballroom Performance Series: Lunar New Year
January 29, 30, & 31, 2025
7:30-9:30pm
Filoli’s Ballroom Performance Series returns after the astounding success of the inaugural 2024 season. The 2025 season begins with a celebration of Lunar New Year by pianist Connie Han. Han is heralded by Variety Magazine as “one of contemporary jazz's most talented and inventive musicians.” She brings her complex and charismatic style to Filoli for a special series honoring the traditions of Lunar New Year with a fresh perspective.
Cost: $75-$105
Lunar New Year Family Day
Sunday, February 9, 2025
10am-4pm
Celebrate Lunar New Year with your loved ones at our Lunar New Year-themed Family Day. Enjoy traditional Chinese Lion Dance performances in the Garden and a Lunar New Year story time.
Stories in Bloom: Lunar New Year Food Traditions
Sunday, February 9, 2025
2-3pm
Discover Lunar New Year food traditions from around the world. A diverse panel of cultural ambassadors will share their unique food traditions and how their Lunar New Year celebrations have evolved over time. Celebrate the rich diversity of this global holiday through food, family, and shared heritage.
