Five places to enjoy Year of the Horse
Body, mind and spirit are the "three treasures" nurtured by art, music and cultural programs, including kung fu and Lion Dance, at this nonprofit institution.
Begun by Shirley Fong-Torres in 1984, Wok Wiz Daily Tours and I Can't Believe I Ate My Way Through Chinatown tours have introduced thousands of tourists to the delights of Chinatown, from morning congee to long dim sum dumpling lunches.
In the heart of Canada's oldest Chinatown, Silk Road Tea is the source of an exclusive variety of organic teas as well as an extensive collection of exquisite teapots and accessories.
Sign up for a free Artistry of Chinese Tea Workshop or greet the Year of the Horse with an auspicious Chinese Tea Ceremony believed to bring good luck and prosperity in the coming year. 1624 Government St., (250) 704-2688 (press 2). www.silkroadteastore.com.
Ensure your home and office are in harmony, any time or for the New Year, with a holistic feng shui consultation from Elizabeth Schermer, certified in classical feng shui from the Golden Gate School of Feng Shui in Marin County.
Toss your red ribbon into the hong bao money tree or Chinese Wishing Tree in the Fragrance Courtyard.