Colorful entertainment part of annual event

THE YEAR OF THE SNAKE

Marking the Year of the Snake, the Crow Museum of Asian Art of The University of Texas at Dallas, in partnership with NorthPark Center, will present the Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday, Jan. 25, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at NorthPark Center. Fun for all ages, this signature event, which attracts more than 50,000 visitors to NorthPark Center, will feature stunning dragon and lion dances, musical and martial-arts demos, art making and calligraphy, specialty booths, wellness activities, colorful entertainment and cultural performances and more. The Year of the Snake — symbolizing wisdom, charm and determination — includes those born in 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 or 2025. NorthPark Center is located at 8687 N. Central Expy. in Dallas. The annual Lunar New Year Celebration is free and open to the public. For more information, go to crowmuseum.org. — Taylor Mayad

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