The
Venetian and The Palazzo announce the first Las Vegas Lantern Festival,
celebrating the end of Chinese New Year. Guests will be treated to a whimsical
evening of traditions and fun, including promises of good fortune and love to
those who attend. The event, sometimes
called “Chinese Moon Festival,” will feature traditional dim sum,
Chinese-inspired cocktails, and entertainment.
On
Saturday, Feb. 23, from 7 to 9 p.m., the Lantern Festival will take place under
28 majestic lanterns hanging throughout The Palazzo Waterfall Atrium, among a
traditional reflecting pool full of oranges. Guests will also be surrounded by
the resort’s popular Chinese New Year art installation and décor.
Legend
says the Lantern Festival is a time to celebrate and promote positive
relationships between families and friends. The festival can also be a time for
finding love and a lifelong companion.
“The
Lantern Festival is a perfect opportunity for an evening of amazing food,
drinks, and entertainment,” said Sebastien Silvestri, vice president of food
and beverage at The Venetian and The Palazzo. “We are fortunate to have some of
the world’s best restaurants and lounges at the resort, and Chinese New Year is
a great time to highlight ZINE and our festive cocktails. Our stunning
Waterfall Atrium is a gorgeous space and will make this event unforgettable.”
Throughout
the atrium, several dim sum tables will showcase different varieties of the
customary Lantern Festival rice balls, provided by the award-winning ZINE
restaurant at The Palazzo. Some Asian cultures consume the rice ball in a
savory soup as a meal, while others use them as small sweet snacks and
desserts. The significance of the rice ball is its circular shape, signifying a
never-ending line of family togetherness.
The
night will feature four custom cocktails, including the signature Jaina. This
cocktail was created by Fusion Latin Mixology Bar mixologists Wendy
Verdel-Hodges and Cynthya Halog, who were inspired by a number of exotic
ingredients after walking through an Asian market one night. Other signature
cocktails include the Beautiful Flower, Sleeping Dragon, and the Sweet Song.
The
Beijing Trio will be the featured entertainment of the night. The trio is known
for their traditional Chinese music from ancient and folkloric to contemporary.
Tickets,
which retail for $48.88, are on sale now at any Venetian | Palazzo box office,
online at Venetian.com and Palazzo.com or at the festival.
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