The Los Angeles Post

SOUTH COAST PLAZA CELEBRATES THE YEAR OF THE RAT JANUARY 23 – FEBRUARY 9, 2020

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Costa Mesa, Calif. (January 2020) – South Coast Plaza welcomes the Year of the Rat with 18 days of celebration Jan. 23 – Feb. 9, 2020. Now in its 10th year, South Coast Plaza’s Lunar New Year festivities are the largest and most extensive of any retail center on the West Coast, attracting local and international visitors.

Shoppers can select from an array of Lunar New Year-related items and limited edition capsule collections for gift-giving at many participating boutiques, attend in-store events, receive a gift of an exclusive LIULI Crystal Art Lantern with a minimum purchase, enter to win prizes from boutiques, view specially-designed center and store displays and windows, enjoy complimentary family-friendly entertainment and activities on weekends, and more.

As part of a yearly tradition at South Coast Plaza, a custom-designed Lunar New Year centerpiece featuring rat figures, giant lanterns and a garden will be on view in Jewel Court beginning Jan. 23. 

EXHIBITS:
Year of the Rat Centerpiece (Jan. 23 – Feb. 9)
South Coast Plaza presents an ornate centerpiece exhibit in Jewel Court celebrating the Year of the Rat. The display depicts 20 rat figures and features cultural traditions and symbols blended with modern technology to mark Lunar New Year.

Chinese Exhibits
View a photo exhibit of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in China presented by the Chinese National Tourist Office and a photo exhibit by Xinhua News Agency, a Chinese calligraphy exhibit by Fo Tao, all in the Saks Fifth Avenue Wing.

ENTERTAINMENT:
Lunar New Year Weekend Entertainment (Jan. 25-26 and Feb. 1-2)
Enjoy weekend entertainment featuring Asian cultural performances and new talents, including Lion Dance, UniStar Children’s Variety Show, ETTV Top Idol singers, Kingsmen hip-hop, Korean Hansori drumming and more. 1-4 pm in Carousel Court, Level 1.

Children’s Lantern Crafts (Jan. 25-26 and Feb. 1-2)
Children are invited to assemble decorative Lunar New Year lanterns celebrating The Year of the Rat at a craft station from 1-4 pm in Carousel Court, Level 1. The lanterns are complimentary.

PROMOTIONS:
Gift with Purchase (Jan. 24 – Feb. 2)
Receive an exclusive gift from LIULI Crystal Art with a minimum of $2,500 in same-day purchases from any combination of South Coast Plaza boutiques and restaurants (excluding department stores). The gift is redeemable in the ACCESS VIP Suite, Saks Fifth Avenue Wing, Level 2.

Enter-to-Win Extravaganza (Jan. 23 – Feb. 9)
Our annual Enter-to-Win contest features an opportunity to win luxury prizes from select South Coast Plaza boutiques and a South Coast Plaza $1,000 shopping spree. Enter-to-win forms are available at all four concierge locations through February 9. The drawing will be held on February 25 and winners will be notified on February 28.

UnionPay Card Promotion (Ongoing)
Enjoy shopping at South Coast Plaza with your UnionPay card. Receive a $100 South Coast Plaza gift certificate when you present a minimum USD $2,000 in same-day receipts from South Coast Plaza boutiques on your UnionPay card (starting with 62) at any of four South Coast Plaza Concierge locations. Gift certificate limited to one per card, per day. For details and redemption guidelines, visit any South Coast Plaza concierge location.