Ring in the Chinese New Year safely with Queens’ MarketPlace: Lucky lai see, lion balloon sculpture & lanterns!

Also known as the Lunar New Year, Chinese New Year is an important centuries-old tradition widely celebrated in Hawai‘i. During Queens’ MarketPlace’s 5-day celebration, families are invited to enjoy socially-distanced Chinese New Year themed activities. Keiki can participate in a scavenger hunt to win a lucky prize, shoppers can receive a lucky numbered gift card with purchase, and the whole family can take pictures in the Chinese New Year themed decorated Coronation Pavilion.

Lai See Scavenger Hunt: February 10 – 14

Kids and families can celebrate the Chinese New Year at Queens’ MarketPlace with a FREE scavenger hunt. All you need to participate is a smart phone, an adventurous spirit and a face mask. Enjoy this scavenger hunt from February 10 – 13 between 11am – 7pm and February 14 between 12 – 6pm. To play, start your hunt at the Coronation Pavilion. Look for the QR code posted on a sandwich board sign and scan it with a smart phone to get the clue that takes you to your second destination. Solve the clues to find the next four destinations by 7pm daily (6pm on February 14). At the fourth and final stop, scan the QR code and it will reveal where to pick up a prize bag filled with lucky treats!

Lucky Lai See Gift-With-Purchase: February 10 – 14

Inspired by the Chinese New Year tradition of giving lai see shoppers who redeem $150 or more in receipts (mall-wide, from February 10-14), can pick up a lai see red envelope at Cariloha. Each envelope contains a lucky number that corresponds to a gift card with a lucky number value. Gifts cards are in values of $22, $28, $88 and $168. Lai see envelopes are limited to one per person per day and while supplies last.

Lions & Lanterns Photo Contest: February 12 – 14

Commemorate the Chinese New Year with a picture in the Coronation Pavilion, decorated with a spectacular lion balloon sculpture and red lanterns. Post your photo on Instagram and/or Facebook and tag @QueensMarketPlace for a chance to win a $200 gift card to Waikoloa Luxury Cinemas. Take pictures and tag between February 10 – 14. Winner will be announced on February 15.

For more details, visit www.queensmarketplace.com. The use of face masks and social distancing protocols as outlined by the Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) are required. Queens’ MarketPlace adheres to all Covid-19 safety guidelines provided by the Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and State and County government proclamations. 

Queens’ MarketPlace in Waikoloa Beach Resort, owned and operated by commercial real estate company Alexander & Baldwin: (NYSE:ALEX)  has earned a reputation among kama‘āina and visitors as “the gathering place of the Kohala Coast,” with an eclectic mix of locally-owned shops, national retailers, notable restaurants, a gourmet grocery store, a luxury cinema, a yoga studio, art galleries, and a top-rated salon and day spa. For more information, visit www.QueensMarketPlace.com or call 886-8822.

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CONTACT: Hanna Bree
Property Marketing Manager
808-886-8822, hbree@abhi.com

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