SOUTH COAST PLAZA WELCOMES LUNAR NEW YEAR AND YEAR OF THE SNAKE
WITH VIBRANT EXHIBITS, PROMOTIONS & ACTIVITIES
NOW THROUGH FEBRUARY 18, 2025
When: Now through February 18, 2025
Where: South Coast Plaza
What: South Coast Plaza welcomes the Year of the Snake with its vibrant Lunar New Year centerpiece exhibit in Jewel Court, a captivating photo exhibition presented by the Chinese Consulate and a host of exciting promotions and activities.
As we celebrate the New Year with wishes of abundance, we also reflect on our community in Los Angeles and embrace the powerful symbolism of the snake to usher in a year of rebirth and transformation and bring blessings of good fortune, health and prosperity to all!
EXHIBITS
Year of the Snake Exhibit in Jewel Court (Now – February 18)
- South Coast Plaza’s breathtaking Year of the Snake exhibit transforms Jewel Court into a dazzling cultural exhibit filled with auspicious symbols to welcome the New Year, including:
- For prosperity … snake and wood elements with abundant gold accents and red envelopes
- For upward growth and vitality … A coiled snake safeguarding the treasures of the money tree is crafted from green Ti leaves, symbolizing protection and luck. The auspicious money tree features a strong trunk and reaching branches.
- For flourishing wealth … a cascade of gleaming gold coins flows dramatically while red envelopes drop from above to bring fortune. It is accompanied by the Chinese knot, a symbol of a smooth, long and joyful life.
Photo Exhibit: Nihao, China! See You in Guangdong (Now – February 9)
- What does Guangdong, a southern province of China, truly look like? This question drove four award-winning Southern California photographers on a 10-day journey to explore its vibrant culture, rich traditions and everyday life. Curated by GD Today in collaboration with the Chinese Consulate, the exhibit showcases 48 captivating images from the trip and reveals the diverse experiences of Guangdong— from traditional opera and Kung-fu to dim sum culture and modern street life.
- Located on Level 2, Nordstrom Wing
PROMOTIONS
Gift with Purchase (Now – February 9 OR while supplies last)
- To commemorate the Year of the Snake, guests can receive an exclusive tea set crafted by LIULI Crystal Art exclusively for South Coast Plaza. Details:
- Customers who make a qualifying minimum purchase of $3,888 in same-day purchases from any South Coast Plaza boutique and restaurant (*excluding department stores) are eligible.
- With combined spends over $8,888, guests will also receive an exclusive red envelope gift set, featuring South Coast Plaza red envelopes and a beautifully crafted aromatic harmony gourd symbolizing good fortune, health and longevity.
- Purchases made on multiple receipts from the same day can be combined to qualify.
- GWP Redemption Desk is located on level one in the Saks Wing.
Enter-to-Win Extravaganza (Now – February 9)
- South Coast Plaza’s yearly Enter-to-Win contest presents a chance to win luxury prizes from various boutiques and restaurants, including an $800 shopping spree at South Coast Plaza! Details:
- Enter-to-win forms will be accessible at all four concierge locations until February 9.
- The drawing is scheduled for February 25.
- Winners will be notified on February 27.
UnionPay Card Offer (Now – February 9)
- Customers using their UnionPay card to make purchases totaling over $2,000 across participating South Coast Plaza retailers and restaurants (*excluding department stores) will be eligible to receive a $100 South Coast Plaza gift card.
- For purchases exceeding $8,888 on a UnionPay card, guests will also receive an exclusive premium gift valued at $620.
Alipay Offer (Now – February 9)
- Customers using Alipay for their purchases will receive a 100 CNY discount on transactions of 4,000 CNY or more.
- The offer is claimed directly through the customer’s Alipay app, with the discount automatically applied at the time of payment.
- For purchases exceeding 30,000 CNY (approximately $4,100 USD), Alipay will provide an additional exclusive offer, with details to be announced soon.
ACTIVITIES
Children’s Lantern Craft (Weekends through February 9 OR while supplies last)
Details:
- Exclusive Year of the Snake paper lantern craft kits will be on sale at Carousel Court (while supplies last).
- $8
- Children have the option to either create the craft on-site or take it home to assemble.