Showers early, becoming a steady rain later in the day. High 63F. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall around a half an inch..
Cloudy with periods of rain. Potential for heavy rainfall. Low 53F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch.
Updated: April 20, 2026 @ 1:05 am
Six large bamboo lanterns were lit Monday in San Francisco’s Civic Center Plaza in an event marking the Chinese New Year and honoring the experience of Chinese immigrants who settled on the West Coast.
The lanterns, designed by Hong Kong artist Freeman Lau, are part of an art installation called Sui Sui Ping An, or Peace All Year Round.
The 16- to 20-foot lantern sculptures, adorned with bright colors and the names of early Chinese migrants, are shaped like vases because the sound of the word “vase” is similar to the sound of “safe and peaceful” in Chinese, according to event organizers.
The sculptures, which will be on view until March 10, were lit in a ceremony at 4:30 p.m. to mark both the Chinese New Year and the 20th anniversary of the Chinese takeover of Hong Kong from the British.
A smaller, 6-foot sculpture will also be on view at the nearby Asian Art Museum.
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