10 Family-Friendly Lunar New Year Celebrations in Westchester. This year marks the Year of the Snake and there are many places where you and your kids can celebrate in Westchester. This traditional Asian holiday takes place on the first day of the new year and ends on the full moon, named after one of 12 symbolic animals. Bonus: Lunar New Year Celebration Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers; 914.963.4550. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on February 1, the Hudson River Museum holds a day full of activities to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Eventbrite - Westchester Association of Chinese Americans presents 2025 Westchester Chinese New Year Festival 新年联欢 - Saturday, February 8, 2025 at The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College, Harrison, NY. 2020 Westchester Chinese New Year Festival This Chinese New Year celebration features Chinese cuisine presentations and food sampling. The food is provided by local Asian restaurants. In addition, there’s an art gallery showcasing artworks. Then enjoy calligraphy, Chinese paintings, and handcraft demonstrations. The Westchester Association of Chinese Americans (WACA) is excited to announce its annual Chinese New Year Celebration, set to take place at the esteemed Performing Arts Center in SUNY Purchase Eventbrite - Westchester Association of Chinese Americans presents 2024 Westchester Chinese New Year Festival 新年联欢 - Saturday, February 3, 2024 at The Performing Arts Center, Harrison, NY. Find event and ticket information. The Westchester Association of Chinese Americans 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration February 8, 1 pm – 6 pm . In advance: $35; $30 seniors 65 and older and children younger than 12; $35-$40 at the door The Westchester Association of Chinese Americans (WACA) invites you to elebrate the year of the dragon! WACA Lunar New Year Celebration. Sat Feb 8, 2025 4. Chinese New Year Virtual Celebration February 8 at 3:30pm via Zoom Presented by Pelham Art Center. Pelham Art Center will offer a virtual celebration with artist and educator Jane Chang. Chang will discuss the rich history and traditions of the Chinese New Year holiday, followed by a Chinese brush painting demonstration. Celebrate Lunar New Year with festival family activities, delicious Chinese food samples, artistic performance and stunning shows. Attendees will be treated From 2024:Authentic Chinese food in Queens for Lunar New Year a cure for homesickness How will Lunar New Year be celebrated in New York? The start of Lunar New Year, Jan. 29, will be marked with The Westchester Association of Chinese Americans (WACA) is a non-profit organization registered under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It promotes cultural and social harmony by working with schools, community centers and other culture organizations, providing assistance to students, artists, new immigrants and others to meet their financial and other needs; and organizing This year, local festivities marking the year of the rooster give families a chance for fun cultural immersion. The events we’ve culled together vary in scope and offer something Chinese New Year: Celebrate Lunar New Year with Westchester Kids | Mommy Poppins - Things To Do in Westchester with Kids Best Chinese in Westchester County, NY - Jade Spoon Asian Cuisine, Sichuan Garden, Jimmy's Best Chinese Restaurant, Peter Chang, O Mandarin, Szechuan House, David Chen, China 23, Made in Asia, Aberdeen Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to declare Asian Lunar New Year a public school holiday across New York State. Legislation (A.7768/S.7573) would ensure schools are not in session on Lunar New Year, underscoring Governor Hochul’s commitment to supporting and protecting New York’s AAPI community. This year Chinese New Year begins on Tuesday, February 1st. 2022 is the year of the tiger and what better way to celebrate than with a delicious dinner! You can celebrate by ordering takeout or visiting your favorite Chinese restaurant. A couple of Westchester County restaurants are offering special meals to celebrate the Lunar New Year. The Westchester Association of Chinese Americans (WACA NY) is hosting their Chinese New Year Celebration on February 25, 2017 at SUNY Purchase College. The theme this year is “Culture and Traditions of the Chinese New Year Festival” and will include food sampling, calligraphy, paper crafts and more as well as dance, martial art and musical Let’s take a look at what’s going on around Westchester. Greenburgh Nature Center Sunday, February 18, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Join in on the Chinese New Year celebration! Learn about the Chinese Zodiac animals and meet some of the Nature Center’s own zodiac residents at this special program. $5 for members, $8 for non-members. Glow Snake Lunar New Year Celebration: Chinese Variety Show Where: Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing Lunar New Year Craft for Kids Where: Westchester Square Library, 2521 The Westchester Association of Chinese Americans (WACA) is a non-profit organization registered under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It promotes cultural and social harmony by working with schools, community centers and other culture organizations, providing assistance to students, artists, new immigrants and others to meet their financial and other needs; and organizing
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