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Pinecrest to mark Lunar New Year with lion dance, Mahjong and red envelope giveaways

Cleveland 11 Feb 2026
ORANGE VILLAGE, Ohio — For many across Southeast Asia and in Asian communities around the world, Lunar New Year — not Jan. 1 — marks the true start of the year ....
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The tiles that bind: How mahjong is bringing generations together

The Mercury News 11 Feb 2026
The clacking of mahjong tiles signals the Lunar New Year as much as firecrackers, red envelopes or rice cakes. But what if you never learned the rules of the game from your elders or don’t come from a mahjong-playing tradition? Related Articles.
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East Texas CASA sets Mahjong fundraiser in Longview

Longview News-Journal 08 Feb 2026
East Texas CASA will hold a Mahjong fundraiser Feb. 12 to support the organization’s efforts helping children in foster care. The event, named “Valentiles,” will take place 6 to 8 p.m ... Doors open at 5.30 p.m ... To learn more, visit easttexascasa.org/. .
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Edible mahjong tiles to bak kwa earrings: Singapore artisans get creative with CNY merchandise

Straits Times 07 Feb 2026
Eight sets of goodies from artisans giving their creativity free rein to kick off the Year of the Horse ....
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How mahjong keeps finding new tables – one tile at a time

South China Morning Post 06 Feb 2026
You can hear it before you see it ... Now, he’s determined to pass it on to future generations ... .
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N.J. Asian community rings in Lunar New Year with the traditional game of mahjong

NJ 06 Feb 2026
Seated with family and friends at a square, felt-covered table, Kristine Wong helps shuffle a pile of 144 tiles to begin a round of mahjong, the traditional Asian parlor game originating in China in the mid-19th Century ....
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Downtown Celina to host Lunar New Year mahjong event

Image Lake Cities Sun 04 Feb 2026
Adobe Stock. Downtown Celina will host a Lunar New Year open play mahjong event on Tuesday, Feb. 17, to welcome the Fire Horse. Two sessions are available. 1-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m ... Attendees are encouraged to wear red for luck and prosperity ... ....
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Mahjong clubs at South Perth Library (South Perth City Council)

Public Technologies 30 Jan 2026
) Looking to sharpen your mahjong skills or return to the game in a friendly, social setting? South Perth Library hosts weekly, self-run ...
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25 (New) Lunar New Year Gifts: Jellycat Horses and Modern Mahjong Sets

New York Magazine 30 Jan 2026
25 items in this article 2 items on sale!. Photo-Illustration. The Strategist; Photos. Retailers. In this article. Food and drink Toys and collectibles Home goods Fashion and accessories ... Food and drink. Saved. View ... Yes ... $11 now 10% off. $10 ... $10 at Target. Buy.
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What to See, Eat and Drink in New York City’s Chinatown

New York Observer 27 Jan 2026
The Lunar New Year arrives on Feb ... What to Eat ... Nom Wah Tea Parlor ... Mr ... Midday turns competitive, with tight circles around Chinese chess boards, mahjong tables and improvised karaoke that sounds like it’s been going on for decades—because it has ... .
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Is this ‘unlucky’ Lunar New Year chocolate mahjong set a sign of cultural appropriation?

South China Morning Post 26 Jan 2026
In modern-day Hong Kong, many older people play mahjong socially and to improve their brain health.
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Photos: QC @ Play: Mahjong at the Moline Township Activity Center

Image Dispatch Argus 23 Jan 2026
Every Monday and Thursday from 12.30 to 3 p.m., a small group of sharp minds gather to play the very popular tile-based game, Mahjong, at the Moline Township Activity Center. While the game has Chinese roots, the group plays the ... .
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