January 19th, 2012 
As the Year of the Dragon approaches on January 23, 2012, the celebrations around Seattle begin. The Chinese New Year is the most celebrated of traditional holidays in the Chinese culture. The Chinese New Year tradition is to reconcile, forget all grudges and sincerely wish peace and happiness for everyone. Specifically, the Year of the Dragon symbolizes potent and auspicious powers, one of power, strength, and good luck.
Year of the Dragon symbol
As red doors, red diamond-shaped fú characters (displayed upside-down on doorways) and lantern decorations pop up around Seattle, symbolizing the arrival of luck, happiness, and prosperity, the Bravern in Bellevue honors and celebrates the Year of the Dragon with gifts, discounts, and celebrations.
Fú character symbolizing good fortune and happiness
Red is a symbol of joy, virtue, truth, and sincerity, and as a tradition in the Chinese culture, red envelopes filled with an even amount of money, such as $8, is given to children. The Bravern puts its spin on this tradition handing out red envelopes to the first 800 guests who visit the concierge between starting Saturday, January 21 at 10:00 a.m. through Monday, January 23 as long as supplies last, no purchase necessary. The red envelopes will include either a discount card from John Howie Steak, David Lawrence, Brooks Brothers Country Club, Holly Zhang Pearl Gallery, or Wild Ginger; or a gift card from The Bravern, Vovito Caffè & Gelato, or Trophy Cupcakes.
Guests that visit the concierge on these days can also be entered in a drawing to win a $500 gift card to The Bravern.
The Lion dance in Seattle
The Chinese New Year celebration is also kicked off with a lion dance on January 21, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. hosted by Wild Ginger and The Bravern. The lion dance is typically done in Chinese celebrations to symbolize good luck and fortune. The dance begins at the Wild Ginger and continues throughout the Bravern.
WHEN: January 21, 2012 – January 23, 2012
WHERE:
The Bravern
11111 NE 8th Street
Bellevue, WA 98004
Ph. 425-456-8780
Concierge: 425-456-8795
HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday through Saturday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Various stores within the Bravern have different hours – refer to their web site for more information.
PARKING: Complimentary parking for six hours (with validation – available in the shops and restaurants – NO PURCHASE REQUIRED). Valet parking is also available.
