
The 32nd Bok Kai Festival
will be held February 25 and 26, 2012.
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as more events are added to the calendar.
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Parade Day
11:00 am
The 132nd Bok Kai Festival Parade
The parade will start at 6th and D Streets and winds its way down D Street, across First Street and up C Street. It once again will feature Bok Kai's own 175-foot dragon, Hong Wan Lung, lion dancers, marching bands, drummers and much more.
2:00 pm
Lion Dancing and Blessing of Local Businesses
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Multi-cultural Performances
Second Street between C and D Streets. Free.
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tours of the Chinese American History Museum of Northern California, 232 First Street. Free.
Tours of the Local History Archives at the Yuba County Library, emphasizing materials on Chinese history. 303 Second Street. Free.
At Various Times Saturday
Cultural, Dance, Musical & Martial Arts Performances
2nd and C Streets - Library Parking Lot
Throughout the Day
There Be ... Pork Buns
and other treats and sweets, from egg rolls to wontons,
kabobs to kettle corn. Food can be found at 3rd & D, and 2nd & C.
Sunday, February 2, 2012
Bomb Day
4:00 pm
Firing of the Bombs
Corner of First & C Streets
One hundred handmade ceremonial "bombs" were tossed into the air followed by a mad dash for the lucky rings contained inside the individual bombs. This colorful activity is punctuated by the vivid snapping and popping of fireworks and is sponsored by the Sahm Fow Chinese Community. This event is open for public viewing only.
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tours of the Chinese American History Museum of Northern California, 232 First Street.
3:00 pm
Tea at the Chinese American History Museum of Northern California, 232 First Street.
2:00 pm and 4:00 pm
Tours of the Local History Archives at the Yuba County Library, emphasizing materials on Chinese history. 303 Second Street.