Hillcrest Mall

Upper Canada and Hillcrest have partnered with the North Toronto Chinese Alliance Church to celebrate Lunar New Year, the Year of the Snake.

On January 25, from 11:00am-4:00pm, we invite you to visit Centre Court for our Lunar New Year Celebration which will include lantern making, balloon animals, a traditional lion dance and more! During your visit, capture a moment with Hillcrest’s beautiful 8-ft snake display.

Please click HERE for more details about our celebration on January 25th.

North Toronto Chinese Alliance Church (NTCAC) is a member church of the Christian and Missionary Alliance in Canada. Currently, there are three separate adult Sunday services (Cantonese, English, and Mandarin) with a total attendance of over 500. The NTCAC has a dedicated pastoral staff team of 8 members serving in five ministry areas: Cantonese Ministry, English Ministry, Mandarin Ministry, Children’s Ministry, and Church Ministry.

The NTCAC is located at 11221 Bayview Avenue Richmond Hill, Ontario, and all are welcome!

On January 25 from 11:00am-4:00pm, join us in Centre Court for Lunar New Year celebrations with NTCAC. Visit 8 interactive booths to learn more about Lunar New Year traditions including lantern making, balloon animals, riddles and much more! See below for details.

12:30PM – 1:00PM 

Experience the magic of Yangko and fan dances, vibrant Lunar New Year song performances, and an elegant Qipao show highlighting traditional Chinese attire and festive celebrations.

2:30PM – 3:00PM

Enjoy a children’s community choir and an incredible Lion dance.

Balloon Twisting 
With 2025 being the year of the Snake, learn more about the definition of lucky 吉 and get your own Tangerine balloon which signifies good luck in the next year.

DIY Folding Star Lantern by Red Envelopes 
The most iconic Lunar New Year decorations are Chinese lanterns that are hung to symbolize happiness and luck. Red envelopes or hongbao 红包in Mandarin and lai see 利是 in Cantonese are small red and gold envelopes containing money gifted to children and families. Create your own right here!

Face Painting 
Join us for Lunar New Year themed face painting. Choose from multiple designs and patterns.

Make a Wish 
Make a wish and hang it on a tree! A wish tree is used as an object of wishes and offerings, such trees are identified as possessing a spiritual value.

Fai Chun
Fai Chun is a traditional decoration that is frequently used during Lunar New Year. Fai Chun is hung on doorways to create a festive atmosphere. Create your very own Fai Chun!

Photobooth
Join the fun and snap a photo at with our snake balloon!

Lantern Riddles 
The Lantern Festival aims to promote reconciliation, peace, and forgiveness. Enjoy listening to both English and Chinese riddles, and win a prize if you get it right!

Five Colour Candy Box 五色全盒
A Chinese candy box is a traditional box during Lunar New Year which allows candy and other edibles to be stored in. The red box symbolizes good fortune and joy. Try 5 different flavours of candy including Green Pomegranate, Dark Seed, Red Seed, White Milk Candy and Golden Chocolate.