About the event:
Lunar New Year is one of the most important celebrations of the year among Eastern and Southeast Asian cultures. It reflects the new year on the lunisolar calendar. It is the most important holiday in China, and widely observed throughout Asia, and in Asian-American communities throughout the U.S. In some countries, the Lunar New Year celebration lasts for fifteen days. This year, the New Year began on February 10th and celebrations throughout the world run through February 24th.
2024 marks the Year of the Dragon, and the dragon will play a featured role in traditional musical performances and throughout the celebration. The dragon will kick off the festivities and lead the crowd in a ceremony of well wishes along with the traditional lighting of firecrackers. Every year, a different animal is attributed on a twelve-year rotating cycle with traits and symbols that hold meaning for what’s to come in the new year. The dragon is a revered symbol of power and thought to be among the most auspicious of signs.
This year we celebrated Lunar New Year on Saturday, February 17 at Court Street Square Park. Our event featured cultural musical performances, demonstrations, arts and crafts activities, food vendors, art galleries and much more. Thank you for celebrating with us!