if you are interested to celebrate Chinese New Year this month; then here is the list of  party ideas that You should keep these ideas in your mind, The Chinese New Year is a very special occasion which is spent with lots of traditional fun and frolic. While arranging party, it is necessary to learn about the traditional customs. Chinese New Year food plays a major role in this occasion.

10 Chinese New Year Party Ideas

1.       Decoration is very important for arranging a nice atmosphere in your Chinese New Year party . Use traditional Chinese items to decorate the venue like Chinese lantern, candles, wall pieces etc.
 

2.       Make adequate use of red color in various ways. Red is the color for celebrating the Chinese New Year party. Use red fabric to cover the chairs and tables, put red napkins or tissue paper on the dinner tables, place red draperies on the doors and windows and so on.
 

3.       For the party invitation, you can buy readymade cards or can craft by yourself. If you are buying readymade invitation cards, then go for the ones having a dazzling finish. On the other hand, if you are preparing them by yourself, then remember to use red color abundantly.
 

4.       Select a theme for the party, depending on the theme for the coming year. Each Chinese year is related to some animal. You can use that theme to organize your Chinese New Year party.
 

5.       Make a list of traditional and delicious Chinese New Year food  for serving the guests. While deciding upon the menu, select dishes from a wide variety of choice including vegetables, fish, various types of meats etc.
 

6.       The Chinese New Year party will not be complete without the legendary dragon dance and lion dance. For this, you have to plan ahead so that you can contact the performers before they are all booked.
 

7.       Keep a separate table to place a bowl of fortune cookies. The fortune cookies are quite important items for celebrating a Chinese New Year party. Ask your guests to pick one and let them know their future for the coming year.
 

8.       Select interesting party games to play in the party. This will be a type of entertainment for your guests. Search through web to learn on various Chinese New Year party games.
 

9.       You can also plan for fireworks or firecrackers. It is also very common event for Chinese New year celebration. However, you should take adequate safety precautions, before you arrange this event.
 

10.   Gifts are essential for your guests, but make sure to buy the gifts based on the theme of Chinese New Year party. You can present money or coin inside a red envelope or stuffed animal for the year or a pair of chopsticks or anything related to Chinese crafts.

Do try to remember the customs and arrange your Chinese New Year Party in order to have a rip-roaring time.

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