Celebrate the Year of the Snake at Mohegan Sun

Celebrate the Year of the Snake at Mohegan Sun


Lunar New Year festivities include the Fortune God, red envelopes and more!

UNCASVILLE, CT (January 16, 2025) – The start of Lunar New Year is right around the corner, and Mohegan Sun is keeping up with tradition by celebrating on Sunday, February 9th! Guests can welcome the Year of the Snake with the Fortune God, the Lion Dance and more.

Starting at Noon, guests are welcome to join cultural artisans, the Fortune God, and the 2024 Miss Chinese Beauty Pageant winners in The Shops Concourse, where they will be handing out red envelopes that symbolize good fortune and well-wishes while supplies last. At 2:00pm, Mohegan executives will give celebratory remarks before a special Lion Dance at the Sun Patio. The dance will make its way through The Shops Concourse, ending at the Sky Entrance of Mohegan Sun Arena. The Lion Dance has long symbolized the exorcising of evil spirits and the summoning of luck and fortune.

People born in the year of the snake (1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 and 2025) are considered rational, calm, thoughtful and loyal to their loved ones. Snakes are sensitive, effective and adaptable, and positive personality traits are often complemented by a considerable intelligence. They are goal-oriented, and while they don’t often appear outwardly passionate, they’re gifted with a keen intuition and ample inspiration, making them very creative.

ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN 

Owned by Mohegan, 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, two distinct convention centers, an expo center, a golf course, over 70 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 X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube

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Celebrate Lunar New Year at Mohegan Sun

The festivities kick off Sunday, February 5th

Mohegan Sun is set to celebrate Lunar New Year on Sunday, February 5th! Following tradition, celebrations for the Year of the Rabbit (and Year of the Cat) include the Fortune God, Red Envelopes, JJ Lin in Mohegan Sun Arena, and more!

The celebration kicks off at 11:00am with the Fortune God at The Shops Concourse. The Fortune God will be handing out Red Envelopes, which signify good luck and fortune, to guests while supplies last.

At Noon on February 5th, don’t miss the traditional Lion Dance. The Lion Dance has long symbolized the exorcising of evil spirits and summoning luck and fortune. The performance will start at Noon heading from Summer Valet and make its way through Casino of the Sky.

The celebration closes with a live performance from superstar singer and songwriter JJ Lin at 4:00pm in Mohegan Sun Arena. The highly anticipated sold-out show is part of JJ Lin’s JJ20 World Tour.

From Sunday, January 22nd through Friday, February 3rd, Phantasia at Sunrise Square will offer specials like the “Gold Mine,” which includes abalone, sea cucumber, and roast duck, and “Everlasting Wealth,” which has lotus root, snap pea, and scallop. Phantasia will also offer dishes like fried chicken, whole fresh fish, and lobsters in celebration of Lunar New Year.

TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge is celebrating Lunar New Year with dining specials like the Lunar New Year Fortune Cookie for $18 and Szechuan Ginger Scallion Lobster Entrée for $88 available now through Wednesday, January 25th.

ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, 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 70 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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