Dallas, Texas -- The celebration of the Lunar New Year officially begins on Wednesday, Jan. 28, but Galleria Dallas is beginning its celebration early with an art installation of nearly 250 enormous lanterns over the ice rink to celebrate the Year of the Snake. The beautiful lantern festival installation will be complete Jan. 17 and will stay up through Tuesday, Feb. 18.

Galleria Dallas also will host the HD Lion Dance Foundation, who will perform a colorful dragon dance at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 on Level 1 near Sephora. In addition to the exciting dance performance, visitors will enjoy a high-energy drumming performance as a part of the celebration. According to ancient tradition, the Year of the Snake will bring transformation, renewal and personal growth, all traits celebrated at the popular shopping destination. For families, on Thursday, Feb. 6, author Isabelle Engler will share music and stories celebrating Lunar New Year during her popular PALS Showtime performance at 10:30 a.m. on Level III near the Children’s Play Place.

“Our Lunar New Year celebration has become one of our most popular traditions each year,” said Galleria Dallas General Manager Angie Freed. “From the time the beautiful lanterns raise above the Galleria Ice Skating Center through the high-energy Lunar New Year celebration, there is an energy and joy that really brings a sense of community to Galleria Dallas.”

About Galleria Dallas

Galleria Dallas is an iconic shopping center with a unique collection of more than 200 retailers, restaurants and experiences including Nordstrom, Macy’s, the world’s only GAP, Banana Republic and Old Navy combo anchor, The Westin Galleria Dallas and the signature Galleria Ice Skating Center. Welcoming more than 12 million visitors annually, only Galleria Dallas delivers the consummate Dallas shopping experience. Visit galleriadallas.com for hours and to learn more about the shopping center. Galleria Dallas is owned by MetLife Investment Management, managed by Trademark Property Group, Inc.  Galleria Dallas, 13350 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, Texas, 75240.

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