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Square One celebrates the Year of the Snake with two vibrant art displays.

Take a photo under the long scrolls inspired by the tradition of Fai Chun blessings for Lunar New Year, or use the Lunar New Year art installation as a beautiful backdrop for your family photos. Located in the Grand Rotunda, near Holt Renfrew from January 18th to February 11th.

From January 18th to 22nd and January 27th to February 11th, you can take a stroll through the Grand Rotunda to discover your zodiac sign and its meaning.

Join us to experience a spectacular Lion and Dragon dance in celebration of the Year of the Snake, presented by Holt Renfrew & Wushu Project.

Time: Saturday, January 25th at 3PM

Location: Grand Rotunda, Level 2 near Holt Renfrew

Join us at the Lunar New Year Market from January 23rd to 26th in the Grand Rotunda across Holt Renfrew to shop gifts, indulge in treats and enjoy a variety of activations.

See below to learn more about this year’s market vendors:

Barburu is an Asian-European fusion pastry shop offering a variety of baked goods. For the market, they will feature New Year-themed pastries, beautifully pre-packed in festive gift boxes.

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Chibi Mochi offers a wide selection of pins, phone charms, Croc charms, press-on nails, emotional support toys and keychains. Where tiny treasures can bring big smiles!

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Cloooodles, led by artist Clo, redefines live art with her inventive Live Drawing Photo Booth. With playful designs, Clo created a vibrant booth where patrons insert a custom token, pose and receive a unique three-grid photo strip doodle within minutes.

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Mina Park Art is an art business ran by Korean-Canadian Mina Park. She sells live art drawings of customers, as well as prints and original artwork. She focuses on portraiture, watercolour, and acrylic painting, as well as mixed media and digital illustrations.

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Shop SHNDY is a jewellery company prioritizing high quality Jade that carry specific values and meanings. Specializing in items made from Burmese Level A Jade, they source their items directly from local artisans of Burma plus other countries. These hand-carved designs represent and help manifest certain characteristics that bring financial prosperity, luck, and many more manifestations.

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The Night Baker is the home of delicious cookies, known for their soft, chewy texture and their very original flavours. They are a Filipino-Canadian owned bakery inspired by flavours that they grew up with in the Philippines and things that they love to eat. At their bakery, they have one motto: Eat Cookie Be Happy!

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Yes Boutique specializes in handcrafted, scented candles with unique shapes and patterns.

Join Lili Lai (@softpastrybun) as she teaches the art of the classic tile-game rooted deeply in Chinese heritage, Mahjong.

Time: Sunday, January 26th from 1 – 5PM

Location: Grand Rotunda, Level 2 near Holt Renfrew (in the Lunar New Year Installation)

Lili Lai (@softpastrybun) will be showcasing and demonstrating a variety of hair styling techniques to incorporate into your look for your upcoming celebrations.

Time: Saturday, January 25th from 1 – 2PM & 4 – 5PM

Location: Grand Rotunda, Level 2 near Holt Renfrew (at the Lunar New Year Market)