Saturday, February 13, 2010

3:00 pm
Table Talk at the Yuba County Library. In the Community Room. 303 Second Street. Wallace Hagaman's topic will be the Marysville’s Dragon and the history of the Bok Kai temple. Mr Hagaman is the author of several books on the history of the Chinese during the California Gold Rush. Free.

February 27 - March 19, 2010

Gallery Exhibit of Art and Artifacts of the Bok Kai Temple. higYuba Sutter Regional Arts Council. 624 E Street. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 am to 5 pm. Free.

March 13-18, 2010

Historical Display in the California Room highlighting photos and materials on Marysville’s Chinatown and the dragon. Yuba County Library. 303 Second Street. Display can be viewed during Library Hours (closed Fridays and Sundays)

Saturday, March 20, 2010
Parade Day

9:00 am
5K Run/Walk
[Route and registration info will be posted on 1/20/10.]

11:00 am
The 130th Bok Kai Festival Parade
The parade starts at 6th and D Streets and winds it way down D Street, across First Street and up C Street. For a map of the parade route, click here.

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

10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tours of 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.
Pre-registration is requested and recommended. To register for this free tour, call 749-7386 or email yubalibrarian@yahoo.com

 

 

Sunday, March 21, 2010
Bomb Day

4:00 pm
Firing of the Bombs
Corner of First & C Streets

One hundred handmade ceremonial "bombs" will be 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.

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.
Pre-registration for tours today is required. To register for this free tour, call 749-7386 or email yubalibrarian@yahoo.com