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If you’re worried the new year is already flying by, don’t. It’s actually just starting, and the hub for the Lunar New Year celebrations are at Mumbai’s oldest and only Chinese temple, the Kwan Kung Temple.
Located in Mazgaon, home to remnants of a once thriving China Town, the 150-year-old temple is celebrating Lunar New Year this year from February 17 to March 15.
Late at night is when the real celebrations start – around 10pm or so. You can celebrate the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new lunar year with a lively community, fireworks, candle burning and traditional dragon dances.
While the celebrations are free, for a small fee of ₹80-100, you can burn some incense and last year’s negative energy away. You can also pick out your fortune to see what the year of the fire horse (the first one in 60 years) will bring you. Don’t forget to ring the bell and hit the drum three times for good luck!
Date: February 17-March 3, 10pm onwards
Address: Kwan Kung Temple, Bramhadev Khot Marg, Dockyard, Wadi Bandar, Mazgaon, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400010