On Saturday January 25, the shopping center will offer free entertainment.
TRAN, the independent Asian catering brand present at the Toison d’Or since its opening in 1990, is celebrating the tradition at the start of the year. Next Saturday, January 25, the Chinese New Year, an ancient celebration, will take over the aisles of the Toison d’Or shopping center.
Visitors will be able to immerse themselves in the customs of this emblematic event through various activities: spring roll making workshops, lion dances, wishing trees and traditional calligraphy workshops.
Completely free, this event highlights the Toison d’Or’s commitment to making culture accessible to all in a unique setting.
MANY ANCESTRAL EVENTS TO DISCOVER NEXT JANUARY 25
Present since the opening of the center in 1990, the Asian restaurant brand TRAN has established itself as one of the emblematic restaurants of the Toison d’Or. To celebrate the Chinese New Year, placed under the sign of the Snake, TRAN is joining forces with the Golden Fleece to offer a program of festive activities open to all visitors.
Above all, TRAN embodies strong family values and places transmission at the heart of its development. Recently, Julien and Jimmy, the two sons, took over the reins of the family business, founded by their parents. Following in their footsteps and drawing on their experience, Julien and Jimmy have chosen to renew the organization, in partnership with the Toison d’Or, of a festive and traditional event on January 25.
A CULINARY WORKSHOP TO MASTER THE ART OF SPRING ROLLS
An emblematic dish of Chinese New Year banquets, spring rolls are a must at TRAN. To help people discover this tradition, the Tran family is offering a making workshop on Saturday January 25, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., near the central square. All visitors are invited to learn how to make these delicious rolls with Madame Tran and her son, Jimmy Tran. Each participant will be able to leave with their own creation, while having a friendly and delicious time.
Practical information:
Workshop on Saturday January 25 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. near the central square
Open to all, upon registration via this link:
https://framaforms.org/ateliers-du-nouvel-an-chino…
Did you know that?
Spring roll, or “chūn juǎn” in Chinese, is a dish traditionally eaten during Chinese New Year. It symbolizes prosperity and renewal, with its elongated shape reminiscent of gold bars used as currency in ancient times, bringing luck and wealth for the year to come. This light and fresh dish is often garnished with crunchy vegetables, shrimp or meat, representing balance and harmony in Chinese cuisine. Served during the festivities, the spring roll is a true symbol of tradition, sharing and luck for the whole family.
TAKE THE TIME TO ENJOY THE LION DANCE
A traditional dance in Chinese culture, the Lion Dance is an essential part of the Chinese New Year. On this occasion, the Toison d’Or center is hosting several wanderings of giant lions on Saturday January 25, accompanied by musicians and acrobats. An association made up of 10 people will be in charge for a most breathtaking spectacle.
Practical information:
Saturday January 25, 2024 in the center aisles.
Three 30-minute walks at 11:30 a.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Accessible to all, without registration.
AWAKENING THE ART OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY
All visitors are invited to participate in a traditional Chinese calligraphy workshop on rice paper, using brush and Indian ink.
This workshop will be held on Saturday January 25 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., in 30-minute sessions, upon registration. A passionate specialist will guide this session and share her valuable technical advice for mastering gestures and creating unique works. Participants will have the opportunity to give free rein to their creativity while learning about this ancestral art.
Practical information:
Workshop on Saturday January 25 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. near the central square
Open to all upon registration via this link:
https://framaforms.org/ateliers-du-nouvel-an-chino…
FOR THE YEAR 2025, I WOULD LIKE…
Another tradition coming straight from Asia, the emblematic Wishing Tree. From January 11 and for a few weeks, all customers of the TRAN restaurant are invited to make a wish for the year 2025. The restaurant teams will then be responsible for hanging the wishes on the tree which will be installed in the heart of the central square of the Golden Fleece.
In Chinese culture, praying for luck, prosperity and success in the coming year is an essential part of Lunar New Year celebrations.
Practical information:
Animation from Saturday January 11, 2025, for several weeks.
Visitors must go to one of the Tran stores in the Toison d’Or center.
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