Celebrate the Lunar New Year with DIY Day
To commemorate the Year of the Dragon beginning January 23, the Jack London Square Farmer’s Market is devoting this Sunday’s Do-it-Yourself Day (every 4th Sunday) to Lunar New Year themed activities. Whether you’re finding “qi” (life energy), learning how to properly tend to your orchids, or getting an education in Asian produce, you can experience the Lunar New Year in a myriad of ways. See the full schedule of to-do’s below and be sure to venture over to Oakland’s Chinatown for the Lunar New Year Bazaar after!
- Learn Qi Gong with Shaolin Luohan Institute | 10:30 a.m. on the Market Green
Immediately following our weekly free yoga class, learn Qi Gong, an ancient Chinese practice for balancing your “qi,” or life energy. Qi Gong’s slow meditative movements have roots in Chinese martial arts and medicine, and offer light exercise.
- Orchid Care Workshop with Rose Mae Orchids | 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Urban Living tent
It is very lucky to see a flower blooming on the Lunar New Years Day! Come learn from A.J. at Rose Mae Orchids how to keep beautiful, enchanting orchids healthy, happy, and blooming!
- Introduction to Asian Produce with Fresno Family Farm | 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the Urban Living tent
Let one of our Asian produce growers be your guide to the various Asian vegetables available at the market! If you’re not sure what to cook using bok choy, or can’t tell an opo squash from a bittermelon, this workshop is for you!
- Kids Craft: Make your own Chinese Lantern | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 – 2 p.m. at the Urban Living tent
Traditionally, a Lantern Festival ends the New Year festivities — bring the kids to the Urban Living tent to color and create their own paper lanterns!
