As the Year of the Snake approaches, Stony Brook University is preparing to honor Lunar New Year with a variety of cultural events, performances, and celebrations that showcase the traditions and diversity of Asian cultures. The Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac represents wisdom, intuition, and transformation. Photo: Performers at the Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration hosted by the Confucius Institute at Stony Brook University and China Center. Students, families, and community members of Stony Brook University had the opportunity to write their names in Chinese calligraphy, learn paper cutting, and enjoy trying on traditional Chinese outfits. Lunar New Year stands out as a tradition celebrated by millions of people from many different cultures and countries. Also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, this annual event marks the beginning of the lunar calendar and symbolizes renewal, reunion, a chance to start fresh and to share in the hope of good things to come. Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, is a chance to start fresh, see loved ones and share in the hope of good things to come. The Stony Brook University community will celebrate the Year of the Tiger on February 1 with an event hosted by the Faculty Student Association (FSA) at East Side and West Side dine-in Stony Brook University is set to celebrate the Lunar New Year with a series of events highlighting Asian cultural traditions. The festivities will mark the arrival of the Year of the Snake, which in the Chinese zodiac symbolizes wisdom, intuition, and transformation. Celebrating Lunar New Year with Sangjaru: Korean Folk Gypsy Swing. Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Theatre. Admission: $20 (General) $15 (Students/Seniors/Children ages 6–12) FREE for children ages 5 and under. Buy tickets here Linda Quach will perform a Chinese yo-yo dance at the Lunar New Year celebration at the Landmark on Main Street and the Jeanne Rimsky Theater. Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Rd., Stony Brook. Celebrating the Lunar New Year, the Charles B. Wang Center at Stony Brook University held a performance featuring the Yana Ballet Dance Group and local Chinese performing artists. Dance took over Presented by the Confucius Institute at Stony Brook University and China Center. Featuring cultural demonstrations and performances. There will be dance performances, talks and other activities to ring in the new year. Lunar New Year Cultural Village 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 9. The Lunar New Year Cultural Village, hosted on by Chinatown Main Street, will feature everything from calligraphy and writing to origami folding to live performances. Lion Dance Parade 11 a.m. to 3 p.m Lunar New Year stands out as a tradition celebrated by millions of people from many different cultures and countries. Also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, this annual event marks the beginning of the lunar calendar and symbolizes renewal, reunion, a chance to start fresh and to share in the hope of good Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, is a chance to start fresh, see loved ones and share in the hope of good things to come. The Stony Brook University community celebrated the Year of the Ox on February 10 with an event hosted by the Faculty Student Association Photo: Performers at the Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration hosted by the Confucius Institute at Stony Brook University and China Center. Students, families, and community members of Stony Brook University had the opportunity to write their names in Chinese calligraphy, learn paper cutting, and enjoy trying on traditional Chinese outfits. Lunar New Year is Friday, February 12, and that means 15 days of celebrating the Year of the Ox. Stony Brook University is ringing in the new with a number of events and activities — virtual this year — which began February 10 with a special Lunar New Year menu at East Side and West Side Dining. Enjoy Stony Brook University Lunar New Year Celebrations Lunar New Year, which began on January 22, is celebrated widely throughout East Asia and marks the beginning of spring and the start of a new lunar cycle, celebrated over the course of 16 days. Photo: Performers at the Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration hosted by the Confucius Institute at Stony Brook University and China Center. Students, families, and community members of Stony Brook University had the opportunity to write their names in Chinese calligraphy, learn paper cutting, and enjoy trying on traditional Chinese outfits. Photo: Performers at the Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration hosted by the Confucius Institute at Stony Brook University and China Center. Students, families, and community members of Stony Brook University had the opportunity to write their names in Chinese calligraphy, learn paper cutting, and enjoy trying on traditional Chinese outfits. Center for Chinese Learning at Stony Brook (CCL, also known as Stony Brook Chinese School) is a private, nonprofit organization. The goal of the school is to develop and operate a nonsectarian, nonpolitical, and non-discriminatory program for teaching Chinese language, and for disseminating Chinese culture and traditions. Lunar New Year, which began on January 22, is celebrated widely throughout East Asia and marks the beginning of spring and the start of a new lunar cycle, celebrated over the course of 16 days. This year is the Year of the Rabbit according to the Chinese zodiac, which assigns different animals to years over Lunar New Year with SBU Eats at SAC
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