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Panda Express celebrating Chinese New Year with special offers

Panda Express is marking Chinese New Year now through Feb. 19 with a variety of offers and tools.

January 27, 2015

Panda Express is marking Chinese New Year now through Feb. 19 with a variety of offers and tools.

"Chinese New Year is a time to reunite with those you consider family and honor traditions that will usher in happiness and good fortune in the new year. It is a holiday that can be embraced and celebrated by people from all cultural backgrounds," said CMO Andrea Cherng in a company press release. "As America's largest Chinese restaurant, Panda has the privilege of inviting our guests to come together with those they love and join in this celebration."

Panda Express is inviting guests to experience Chinese New Year traditions in store and online in a variety of ways:

Red Envelopes

Traditionally given to children during the holiday, guests can send a virtual red envelope to a recipient from PandaExpress.com starting Jan. 28 through Feb. 19. Also, on Feb. 19 guests at all Panda locations will receive a red envelope with a gift of "good fortune" inside.

Gold Bars

Egg rolls are served as a part of celebration meals because of their resemblance to gold bars, a symbol of wealth and prosperity. Guests can download a coupon for a free Chicken Egg Roll redeemable on Panda's Celebration Day on Feb. 19.

Educators can download a free Chinese New Year Curriculum Kit to help teach elementary students the cultural significance of the Chinese New Year holiday.

Unlock Secrets of the Zodiac

A match game of Chinese zodiac signs at PandaExpress.com that reveals the meaning behind each of the 12 traditional animal signs.

Firecrackers

Firecrackers are used to scare away bad spirits and bad luck. Firecracker Chicken Breast is back on the menu for a limited time.

"DIY" Chinese New Year Celebration

Guests can visit Panda's Pinterest board to learn how to throw their own Chinese New Year celebration, with suggestions for menus, decor, activities and more.

Feast With Family (and Friends)

The Panda Family Feast features three large entrees and two large sides; catering orders for larger groups; or group orders -- all of which are available through Panda's online ordering or mobile. For sample Chinese New Year menu ideas, guests can visit Panda's Pinterest board.