Learn how to make Chinese dumplings and enjoy an authentic Chinese dinner (served family style) which includes Tang Yuan - a special dessert traditionally eaten during Lantern Festival!Z.J. Tong, president of the Chicago Chinese Cultural Institute welcomes you to celebrate the Chinese New Year with him. He will show you how the Chinese celebrate the Lunar New Year at home along with Chinese New Year traditions and symbolisms!
$38.00 (includes gratuity)
Tea is included. Please bring extra money if you would like other non-alcohol drinks or BYOB.
[b]Seats are limited. Tickets must be purchased in advance at the event website:
For more information or to purchase tickets, go to this event site:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/218463Sunday, January 15, 2012
3:00pm - 5:30pm
Hing Kee Restaurant, 2nd Floor
2140 S. Archer Ave., Chicago, IL 60616
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PROGRAM
3:00pm Registration
3:15pm
Presentation - Z.J. Tong, President - Chicago Chinese Cultural Institute
• Chinese New Year Traditions and Stories
• How Chinese Celebrate the New Year at Home
3:45pm Dumpling (Jiao-Zi) Making
4:30pm Dinner Served
MENU
• Pumpkin Seafood Soup
• Appetizer Platter (cucumber, seaweed, wonton, eggplant)
• Jiao-Zi (Seafood Dumpling & Vegetarian Dumpling)
• Lemon Chicken
• Beef with Garlic and Onion
• Quadruple Happiness Pork Meatball
• Abalone Mushroom with Bok Choy Tips
• Braised Bean Curd with Black Mushroom
• Whole Fish in Sweet and Chilly Sauce
• Water Chestnut Cake
• Tang Yuan (Sticky Rice Balls Soup - Dessert)