Celebrate Lunar New Year at The Manitoba Chinese Business Gala
Enjoy performances, food, and networking on February 6
Ring in the year of the Horse at the Manitoba Chinese Business Gala. CBC Manitoba is proud to sponsor the Manitoba Chinese Business Gala on February 6, 2026.
The Manitoba Chinese Business Gala celebrates the Lunar New Year and recognizes local Manitoba businesses and entrepreneurs in the Chinese community. It's the sixth annual Gala, offering guests a chance to celebrate the largest festival in China through arts, food, music, and conversation.
The Gala is hosted by IDO Media, who works to connect businesses with the Chinese market while helping to accelerate business growth through cross-cultural marketing campaigns.
Highlights
This year you can expect some fantastic performances by local artists and organizations.
The evening will feature a traditional Lunar New Year Lion Dance, live performances by a Chinese traditional instruments ensemble, and dynamic dance showcases from KickIt Dance Studio, Shelley Shearer School of Dance, along with Chinese cultural dance performances.
Chinese New Year
New Year is the most important festival in China. It's a time spent with family and friends enjoying food, music and dance. The date of Chinese New Year changes because the lunar calendar determines it. Even though the date changes, New Year's day usually falls between January 21 and February 20. In 2026, New Year's is February 17, 2026. In China, celebrations for the New Year last for weeks, with the first celebrations happening one week before and ending with a lantern festival in March. Chinese New Year also marks the start of a new zodiac sign; 2026 is the year of the horse.
Year of the Horse
Chinese zodiac signs occur on a twelve-year cycle. There are twelve animals representing each sign, and in addition to these, there are five elements. 2026 is the year of the horse. The year of the horse symbolizes energy, confidence, progress, and forward momentum. It is traditionally associated with leadership, optimism, and taking bold steps toward growth and opportunity. In Chinese culture, the Horse represents perseverance, community strength, and a spirit of moving forward together — making it a meaningful year to celebrate innovation, collaboration, and shared success.
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