CULTURE – Lunar New Year celebration at Kamloops Museum and Archives

Residents are being invited to join the Kamloops Museum and Archives, the Kamloops Chinese Cultural Association, and the Kamloops Chinese Freemasons to celebrate the Lunar New Year on Feb. 10, 2024 at the museum.

This is the year of the dragon, and the Kamloops Chinese Cultural Association performance dragon will be on display at the museum from Feb. 1 to 10 along with other historic artifacts from the Chinese community in Kamloops.

“This celebration is an exciting collaboration for the Kamloops Museum and Archives,” said Julia Cyr, the City’s museum supervisor.

“Along with this being a fun celebration, it is also an opportunity for the museum to work with the Kamloops Chinese Cultural Association and the Kamloops Chinese Freemasons in partnership on re-curated permanent galleries.”

Visit Kamloops Museum and Archives 10 a.m.–2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10, for a free celebration that will include live music, food, crafts, and activities for the whole family. Registration is not required.

To find more information, visit Kamloops.ca/Museum.

Kamloops Museum and Archives is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.