South Coast Plaza Lunar New Year Rabbit Displays and Festivities 2023
Come see South Coast Plaza’s Year of the Rabbit display for Lunar New Year until February 5th. There will also be festivities and stores will also have limited capsule collections. The carousel also has been swapped out for bunnies!
YEAR OF THE RABBIT CENTERPIECE IN JEWEL COURT
The Rabbit is the fourth animal represented in the twelve-year Chinese zodiac cycle and is characterized by creativity, compassion and sensitivity. The peaceful rabbit is sitting on top of a garden showered with gold coins and ingots signifying the arrival of Spring and fortune. The centerpiece is surrounded by breathtaking LED screens presenting a mesmerizing 360° view of custom 3D animation featuring the friendly and playful Rabbit. The multi-level display includes eight lucky lanterns and eight whimsical hanging orbs along with hundreds of colorful lanterns, all bringing luck and prosperity. Stroll down towards Carousel Court to find more rabbits jumping across the lucky fountain in celebration of the Year of the Water Rabbit, or take a ride on the carousel featuring the zodiac animal!
The Exhibit will be closed for a Private Event on January 28 and reopen January 29
Check out more info here. To kick off my Lunar New Year weekend, I was invited to preview the displays and also enjoy a luncheon at Terrace by Mix Mix! It was a stunning and delightful experience, see more below.
It’s the first year that #LNY is celebrated as an official state holiday AB-2596, acknowledging the diversity & cultural significance #AsianAmericans bring to California and provides an opportunity for all Californians to participate in the significance of the Lunar New Year. Also to note, that the Vietnamese recognize this year as the year of the cat, you can read about it here. I’m celebrating both!
Thank you to the #SCP team and chef Ross Pangilinan of Terrace by Mix Mix for this delightful experience. Incredible meal and look at the limited #YearoftheRabbit collections available at #SouthCoastPlaza. Don’t forget, you can experience the water rabbit display & new year activities, shop capsule collections and collect red envelopes until Feb 5th! See previous years displays and events - horse (2014), dog (2018), ox (2021), tiger (2022).
First Course - sky- sea - land
Crab & Mussel Chawamushi with Yuzu Kosho
Duck Hoisin Tart with Mushrooms
Glass Noodle Salad with Ginger Miso Dressing
Second Course - for wealth & prosperity
Branzino with Ginger Carrot Purée, Braised Daikon, Sweet Potato, Crispy Vegetable Spring Roll, Ginger Scallion Sauce & Asian Micro Mix
Dessert
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain- chocolate chip mint ice cream, chocolate cake, meringue, ganache
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Good Fortune Toast with Veuve Clicquot yellow label
