2023 Lunar New Year
Albert Zeng
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January 21, 2023 in the lunar calendar was Lunar New Year’s Eve. Lunar New Year, known as the Spring Festival, is the most important holiday for Chinese and Asian communities. Based on the Chinese Zodiac, a repeating 12-year cycle of 12 animals, 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit.
People of all ages gathered at the Upper Dublin Public Library on January 21 to attend a celebration event, watch a world-class musical demonstration, enjoy fun cultural activities and food, and learn about holiday traditions.
World-renowned musicians Wu Man and Hsin-Yun Huang performed in the Shanis Auditorium. Wu Man is considered one of the world’s premier pipa (a traditional lute-like Chinese instrument) virtuoso, while Hsin-Yun Huang is a world-class violist. Together, the two musicians also told stories about their instruments, shared their own experiences with practices and performances, and answered questions from the audience. About 200 people attended the session.
People gathered in the library’s STEAM Lab to make dumplings, a traditional part of celebrating the new year. Other food was also available, mostly homemade and contributed by volunteers.
Tables with information about Lunar New Year and fun cultural activities like calligraphy, coloring, paper cutting, and origami, were available for attendees at the event. Traditional Chinese clothing was available for attendees to see and try. Volunteers also presented stories about Lunar New Year at their stations. About 120 red envelopes, the traditional gift given on Lunar New Year, were handed out during the event.
The event was co-hosted by the Upper Dublin Chinese American Association and the Upper Dublin Public Library in collaboration with the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, the Upper Dublin School District Asian American Students & Families Committee, Guanghua Chinese School, Central Bucks Chinese American Association, Greater Philadelphia Chinese Cultural Center, as well as Chinese parent organizations from the Wissahickon and North Penn School Districts.
For more information about this event: the following articles are available:January 21, 2023 in the lunar calendar was Lunar New Year’s Eve. Lunar New Year, known as the Spring Festival, is the most important holiday for Chinese and Asian communities. Based on the Chinese Zodiac, a repeating 12-year cycle of 12 animals, 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit.
People of all ages gathered at the Upper Dublin Public Library on January 21 to attend a celebration event, watch a world-class musical demonstration, enjoy fun cultural activities and food, and learn about holiday traditions.
World-renowned musicians Wu Man and Hsin-Yun Huang performed in the Shanis Auditorium. Wu Man is considered one of the world’s premier pipa (a traditional lute-like Chinese instrument) virtuoso, while Hsin-Yun Huang is a world-class violist. Together, the two musicians also told stories about their instruments, shared their own experiences with practices and performances, and answered questions from the audience. About 200 people attended the session.
People gathered in the library’s STEAM Lab to make dumplings, a traditional part of celebrating the new year. Other food was also available, mostly homemade and contributed by volunteers.
Tables with information about Lunar New Year and fun cultural activities like calligraphy, coloring, paper cutting, and origami, were available for attendees at the event. Traditional Chinese clothing was available for attendees to see and try. Volunteers also presented stories about Lunar New Year at their stations. About 120 red envelopes, the traditional gift given on Lunar New Year, were handed out during the event.
The event was co-hosted by the Upper Dublin Chinese American Association and the Upper Dublin Public Library in collaboration with the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, the Upper Dublin School District Asian American Students & Families Committee, Guanghua Chinese School, Central Bucks Chinese American Association, Greater Philadelphia Chinese Cultural Center, as well as Chinese parent organizations from the Wissahickon and North Penn School Districts.
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