Kick the monkey to the curb and get ready to welcome the rooster with open arms. The Chinese Lunar New Year begins Jan. 28, and to celebrate the Year of the Fire Rooster (in addition to the 10 animals of the zodiac, each year is also associated with one of five “elements”: metal, wood, water, fire or earth), shopping centers across the Southland are hosting a henhouse full of themed activities and luxury brands are rolling out a flock of limited-edition products. A few of the things to recently cross our rooster radar include:
Caruso‘s Americana at Brand and Grove shopping centers are marking the Lunar New Year with special décor installations (conceptualized by Venue Arts’ Stephen Stefanou) that include an outsize God of Prosperity statue (at the Americana at Brand property) and Qilin Foo Dogs (at the Grove). Both shopping centers also have celebratory events on tap, the Grove’s set for 2 to 5 p.m. Jan. 29 (details at www.thegrovela.com) and the Americana at Brand’s scheduled for 2 to 5 p.m. Feb. 4 (more information at www.americanaatbrand.com).
By Adam Tschorn