Feb 12, 2021 | Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
A traditional Lion Dance took place today outside of Mohegan Sun’s Sky Tower in celebration of the 2021 Lunar New Year
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 12, 2021) – Mohegan Sun celebrates the Lunar New 
Year every year with a traditional Lion Dance, which has long represented the exorcising of evil spirits and the summoning of luck and fortune. This year, the ceremony took place outdoors at Sky Tower valet, and playing key roles in the celebration were both Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) and Mohegan Sun executives. Calvin Chin’s Martial Arts Academy performed the incredible Lion Dance, which culminated with a firecracker display.
The ceremony was more limited than in year’s past to ensure a safe environment. The outdoor event was led by VP of Asian and Far East Marketing, Kelly Leung and Director of Asian Communication, Cindy Liu and remarks were also made by both Ray Pineault, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of MGE and Jeff Hamilton, President & General Manager of Mohegan Sun.
“It’s great to still be able to celebrate the Lunar New Year – the Year of the Ox – here at Mohegan Sun today.” –said Jeff Hamilton. “We want to thank all of our friends and partners who are here to celebrate with us and we’re really excited about what next year has in store. We hope it will be very prosperous for Mohegan Sun.”
Part of that excitement for 2021 includes the all-new TAO Asian Bistro, which Hamilton also mentioned in his remarks. This 10,000 square-foot bistro and lounge, located steps from Sky Tower hotel, is planned to open soon.
The ceremony culminated with a spectacular lighting of firecrackers hung outside the entrance of Sky Tower. In traditional Chinese culture, firecrackers were originally used to scare away the evil spirits by its explosive noise.
The Lunar New Year is also being celebrated this weekend throughout Mohegan Sun. Beginning today, the restaurant Phantasia, located in Sunrise Square and inspired by southeast Asian cuisine, celebrates the Lunar New Year with a special menu that will last through Friday, February 26th. Highlights include delicious lobster, fish and fried chicken dishes. Over at both Jasper White’s Summer Shack and Sushi Koya, a special Red Envelope Giveaway is currently taking place, where the first 200 dine-in guests will receive an envelope with discounts and free items, including appetizers and special entrées.
For more details and updates, visit mohegansun.com
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 80 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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Jan 8, 2020 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
Welcome the Year of the Rat with Red Envelope cash giveaways, a traditional Lion Dance and more, all starting Saturday, January 25th!
UNCASVILLE, CT (January 8, 2020) – Mohegan Sun is following tradition by celebrating Lunar New Year! Guests can ring in the Year of the Rat with a variety of events including a traditional Chinese cultural arts demonstration and Lion Dance, the Money God, Red Envelope giveaways, special menu items available at Sunrise Square located in Casino of the Earth, the Aaron Kwok de Aa Kode World Tour inside Mohegan Sun Arena and more!
Starting January 25th, Red Envelopes will be distributed to Momentum members with valid ID on Asian bus line runs. The giveaway starts Saturday, January 25th and lasts through Friday, February 7th. During this period, guests who ride the Asian buses can receive a Red Envelope with cash varying from $5 to $100 inside. The Money God will also visit The Shops concourse from Noon to 2:00pm on February 1st for another Red Envelope giveaway and a photo opportunity with the winners from the 2019 Miss Chinese Beauty Pageant! Guests can enjoy Chinese arts and crafts demonstrations such as calligraphy and paper-cutting. Plus, Hong Kong Feng Shui Master Clement Chan will make an appearance and explain the Feng Shui in Year of the Rat. For a list of participating Asian bus lines, please visit the Mohegan Sun Chinese website.
Don’t miss the traditional Lion Dance that will tour through the Mohegan Sun property on Saturday, February 1st! The Lion Dance has long symbolized the exorcising of evil spirits while summoning good luck and fortune. The performance starts at 2:00pm, heading from Sunrise Square and making its way through Casino of the Sky.
Phantasia, located in Sunrise Square, will be serving a festive menu starting Saturday, January 25th. Featured items include the Vigor Dragon, complete with two lobsters; the Rich and Glamorous, made with lettuce, seaweed, oysters and mushrooms; and the Eight Treasures made with lotus root, Taishan cauliflower, sweet beans, mushroom, asparagus and wood ear. For a full Lunar New Year menu, please visit the Mohegan Sun website.
Guests can wrap up the celebrations with Mohegan Sun Hall of Famer Aaron Kwok in Mohegan Sun Arena. The AARON KWOK de Aa Kode WORLD TOUR 2020 takes place on Sunday, February 9th at 1:00am. With amazing dance choreography and stunning audio-visual and stage effects, this concert is guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience. Tickets are $288, $238, $168 and $108 and can be purchased online at iemshowplace.com or through the phone at 718.888.3133.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 80 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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Jan 30, 2019 | Community Relations, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
2019: The Year of the Pig
UNCASVILLE, CT (January 30, 2019) – Mohegan Sun is getting ready to celebrate the Year of the Pig this February. Following the tradition, Mohegan Sun is ringing in the Lunar New Year with a variety of events including A-Lin inside Mohegan Sun Arena, a traditional Chinese cultural arts demonstration and Lion Dance, the Money God, Red Envelope giveaways, special menu items at Sunrise Square and more!
The celebrations begin with a performance in Mohegan Sun Arena by A-Lin from Taiwan. The show will take place at 1:00am on Sunday, February 3rd and tickets are VIP $188.00, $148.00, $118.00, $98.00 and $68.00 and are on sale now.
Beginning Tuesday, February 5th, Red Envelopes will be distributed to Momentum members with valid ID for Asian bus line runs. The giveaway starts the first day of the Lunar New Year and lasts through Monday, February 11th. During this period, guests who ride the Asian buses can receive a Red Envelope with cash varying from $5.00 to $100.00 inside. The Money God will also visit The Shops concourse from Noon to 2:00pm on Sunday, February 10th for another Red Envelope giveaway and photo opportunity. Miss NY Chinese Pageant 2018 winners will be present to greet guests. There will also be Chinese arts and crafts demonstrations such as calligraphy and paper-cutting.
Also on Sunday, February 10th, don’t miss the traditional Lion Dance that will tour through the Mohegan Sun property. The Lion Dance has long symbolized the exorcising of evil spirits and summoning luck and fortune. The performance will start at 2:00pm heading from Sunrise Square and making its way through Casino of the Sky and Casino of the Wind.
The Chairman of the Mohegan Tribe, Kevin Brown, Mohegan Sun’s President and General Manager, Raymond Pineault, and Vice President of Asian and Far East Marketing, Kelly Leung, will be present in addition to the Money God and Miss NY Chinese Pageant winners.
Beginning, Saturday, February 2nd, Phantasia, located in Sunrise Square celebrates the New Year with a special menu until Sunday, February 18th. To view the menu, please visit mohegansun.com.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to three unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a golf course, over 90 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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Feb 10, 2015 | General News
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Jan 23, 2013 | General News
Mohegan Sun celebrates the year of the snake on February 10th
Mohegan Sun is getting ready to celebrate the year of the Snake on Sunday, February 10th. Following the tradition, Mohegan Sun is ringing in the New Year with a variety of events including legendary singers in the Mohegan Sun Arena, a traditional Lion Dance, the Money God, an appearance by the winners of the 2012 Miss NY Chinese Beauty Pageant, special menu items at Sunrise Square and bus giveaways.
The celebration begins with a performance in Mohegan Sun Arena by Chi Qin and pop singer Wen Lan from Taiwan. The show will take place at 1:00am on February 3rd and tickets are $38, $68, $88, and $108 along with a VIP ticket priced at $138. Tickets can be purchased online at geni.eventbrite.com and at our bus agents in New York and Boston or by calling 718.509.9499.
Red Envelopes will also be distributed for buses arriving in Sunrise Square at Mohegan Sun. Here, guests who ride the bus can receive cash varying from $5 to $100 in the red envelop. This giveaway starts on February 10th and lasts through February 17th. The Fortune God will visit Mohegan Sun concourse from Noon – 2pm on February 10th for another special Red Envelope giveaway and a photo opportunity.
And we can’t forget about the traditional Lion Dance which will go throughout the property at Mohegan Sun also on February 10th. The Lion Dance has long symbolized the exorcising of evil spirits and summoning luck and fortune. It will start at 2pm heading from Sunrise Square and making its way through The Shops at Mohegan Sun, Casino of the Sky and Casino of the Wind.
The Chairman of the Mohegan Tribe, Bruce “Two Dogs” Bozsum, Mohegan Sun’s President and CEO, Bobby Soper, and Vice President of Asian Marketing, Kelly Leung, will be in attendance, in addition to the Money God and the winners of the 2012 Miss NY Chinese Beauty Pageant.
Also, a team of Kung Fu masters from Calvin Chin’s Martial Arts and Academy in Newton, MA, will perform in The Shops at Mohegan Sun starting at 2:30pm.
Starting on January 21st, the Chinese New Year festive dishes will be served over in Sunrise Square. These include 2LB Ginger and Scallion Lobster for $48, braised pig feet for $18, a grilled Grey Sole with ginger & scallion will be available for $28, crispy half chicken will be offered for $22 and sautéed vegetable medley for $16. Finally, Garlic Seared Shrimp with Snow Peas Leaves will be on the menu for $26. For more information on dining at Sunrise Square, visit http://www.mohegansun.com/dining/sunrise-square.html.
