Celebrate Chinese New Year at The Core

PHOTO ATTACHED Description: This year, Calgary’s luxury downtown shopping centre, the CORE, is expanding their Chinese New Year celebration to create a fun full-shopping weekend complete with authentic experiences. This year’s event will include cultural performances such as a lion dancing performance, violinist, Chinese orchestra, and traditional tea. The CORE is bringing back their hugely successful gift card offer this year, which sold out at last year’s event: Purchase $800 worth of CORE gift cards, and receive an additional $88. All retailers will also provide exclusive shopping discounts and offers this weekend. Date: February 16-18, 2018 Cost: $10 donation to the Calgary Zoo’s Panda Exhibit. For the tea service only. Performances are free! Activity / Performance Times: Traditional Tea Service – Saturday, February 17th and Sunday, February 18th from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. hosted by Caffe Trieste. Enjoy peppermint, green or silver white tea and treats. Lion Dancing – Friday, February 16th 12 p.m. Violinist –Saturday, February 17th 12 p.m. Chinese Orchestra –Sunday, February 18th 12 p.m. Location: The CORE 324 8 Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 2Z2 All activities will take place on the second floor of the CORE, outside Holt Renfrew. For more information, visit: https://www.coreshopping.ca/