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Whether you call it Year of the Goat, Ram or Sheep, Chinese New Year is upon us and it’s worth celebrating. \u00a0Shangri-La Hotel,\u00a0Vancouver presents a special Asian tea as well as introducing\u00a0Che Huadong, tea master and trained expert in the arts of Kung Fu Tea and Chinese Face Changing Opera.<\/p>\n

Their tea service includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nAdd a glass of Louis Roederer Champagne $29<\/p>\n

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Guests can view Huadong\u2019s performances every Saturday and Sunday in Xi Shi Lounge at the following times:<\/p>\n

\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a01:00 p.m. Chinese Face Changing Opera
\n\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a03:00 p.m. Kung Fu Tea Show*<\/p>\n

*Guests can also enjoy shorter tableside Kung Fu Tea performances during afternoon tea service, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday.<\/p>\n

Xi Shi Lounge is open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m, and until 2:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. The lounge is accessible through the hotel or via its direct entrance on Alberni Street. For more details on Xi Shi Lounge\u2019s afternoon tea service, Kung Fu tea master, or live entertainment program, follow @ShangriLa_Van<\/a> and #XiShiTeaMaster on Twitter and Instagram, or Like us on Faceboo<\/a>k<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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