Lily Zhou and the Fan Dance Academy talked about the Lunar New Year and what visitors can expect at the festival. 2023 Chinese New Year Festival Year of the Rabbit Saturday and Sunday January 21 - 22 International Cottages Balboa Park 11am - 5pm The festival features entertainment, food and crafts. Lion dances, cultural performance, Chinese food, crafts, calligraphy House of China - Presents, promotes and preserves Chinese and American culture and friendship. Founded in 1935 and located in the International Cottages, Balboa Park, San Diego, the HOC hosts cultural open house every Saturday and Sunday and conducts community-wide cultural programs throughout the year.