Stockton's public celebration of Chinese New Year, in this Year of the Rooster 4703, takes place Sunday, March 6, at the Stockton Civic Auditorium. Opening with a traditional lion dance at 11 a.m., the festival will continue until 5:30 p.m. Chinese delicacies and comestibles will be served at two food booths plus a food court, and two demonstrations on the art of cooking chicken specialties are scheduled. Featured on the entertainment stage is a performance of Lion Dancers from the Sifu Meng International Kung Fu/WuShu Academy, which have taken top awards in competition. Sifu Meng is himself a three-time world Kung Fu champion and the choreographer and performer in martial arts motion pictures in Hollywood, Hong Kong and China. Other entertainment includes folk dancers, martial arts demonstrations, and chi gong exercises. In addition to the always popular book sales of Chinese cookbooks, literature and storybooks for readers of all ages, Festival planners are bringing in author Rosemary Gong, who will be signing copies of her newly published book, Good Luck Life, which delves into the background and philosophy of many cultural customs and traditions practiced by Chinese Americans. Chinese massage, home décor, arts and crafts, feng shui items, and much more are planned to please the festival guest. Children can enjoy activities in their own special corner, while parents can relax with a cup of specialty tea in the Imperial Tea House. Bring the family for an afternoon of enjoyment and immersion in Chinese culture. Admission to the festival is a $1.00 donation.