If the Yr of the Snake is about knowledge, transformation, and allure, then this Lunar New Yr fête at Horizon on Sundown (previously Gremillion Gallery) delivered simply that. Hosted by Miya Shay, Gene Wu, Corbett Parker, and David Du, the Jan. 25 affair introduced collectively a who’s-who of Houston’s media, authorized, and political circles for a full of life night of meals, custom, and festivity.
Company meandered between flooring, admiring art work whereas savoring an expansion of delights from Kim Son — suppose crispy spring rolls, dumplings, and comforting classics like kung pao hen and beef with broccoli. Candy treats from Asiatown, together with egg tarts from ECK Bakery and fan-favorite Pocky Sticks, had been successful with the youngsters (and, let’s be trustworthy, loads of adults too). A particular “dragon punch” made its rounds, with each family-friendly and grown-up variations obtainable. Vodka anybody?
The outside courtyard grew to become the guts of the celebration because the Hovering Phoenix Dragon and Lion Dance Affiliation delivered a high-energy efficiency full with acrobatic lion dancers, drums, and firecrackers. Company eagerly fed the lions purple envelopes for luck, preserving with custom to welcome prosperity and push back misfortune.
Decked out in fortunate purple and gold, partygoers embraced the festive theme as they mingled beneath glowing purple lanterns and DIY décor crafted by Shay herself. A devoted youngsters’ zone — with bubble wands, glow sticks, and garden video games — made certain the little ones had been as entertained because the adults. And naturally, each little one acquired a purple envelope, a significant nod to time-honored traditions.
This Yr of the Snake bash proved one of the simplest ways to ring within the new 12 months is just by gathering good firm and nice meals beneath one festive roof.
Becoming a member of the record of VIPs had been Decide Lina Hidalgo and husband David James, Congressman Sylvester Turner, State Sen. Carol Alvarado, TCEQ Commissioner Catarina Gonzales, Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen, Tax Assessor Annette Ramirez, Council Member Abbie Kamin together with her husband and son, Fulshear Council Member Patrick Powers, Stafford Council Member Alice Chen, and Former Congresswoman Erica Lee Carter together with her daughter. Additionally in attendance had been media personalities ABC13 anchor Elissa Rivas with husband Chris Stipes and their daughters, ABC13 anchor Briana Conner, Home of Ho’s Aunt Tina Ho, Bachelorette alum Erica Rose Sanders with husband Charles Sanders, and Cindi Rose.
