Lunar New Year Archives - Honolulu Magazine

Diane Lee,

Revisiting a classic guide: If you want to usher in good luck in 2025, here are timeless tips from a local Chinese American family.

HONOLULU Branded Content Team,

Festivities include lion dance performances, promotions, calligraphy and more!

Frolic Hawai‘i,

Where to find gau, jai, limited-edition treats and special dinners to celebrate the Year of the Snake.

Laura Dornbush,

Watch lion dances, eat jai, play in the keiki bounce zone and more at this all-day block party celebrating Chinese New Year on Jan. 25.

Laura Dornbush, Maria Kanai,

Celebrate Lunar New Year and welcome good fortune for 2025 with these festivities across O‘ahu.

Melissa Chang,

Yes, Chinee: A local Chinese-American says her popo’s old-fashioned gau was the best, but this recipe comes close.

Melissa Chang,

Why is this vegetarian dish a must for Year of the Tiger feasts? And what do the different ingredients symbolize? Find out here.

Tracy Chan,

Chinatown 808 is offering combo packages of jai, gau, jin dui and more from local restaurants—but you’ll need to order by Jan. 22.

Katie Kenny, Christi Young, Martha Cheng, Mari Taketa,

Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean: Here are the best places to start your Lunar New Year feast.

Tani Loo,

From newer spots to institutions, here’s where to pick up treats—steamed, baked and candied—for the new year and beyond.

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