{"id":687,"date":"2025-01-28T12:00:44","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T12:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/?p=687"},"modified":"2025-01-30T20:00:47","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T20:00:47","slug":"lunar-new-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/celebrate-diversity\/2025\/01\/28\/lunar-new-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Lunar New Year!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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To all those who celebrate,\u00a0Happy Lunar New Year Eve<\/strong>!<\/span><\/p>\n

Also known as the Spring Festival, Chu\u0304nji\u00e9 in Mandarin, Seollal in Korean, and T\u1ebft in Vietnamese, Lunar New Year is one the most important holidays among East and Southeast Asian communities, welcoming spring and a new year on the<\/span>\u00a0lunisolar calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Celebrations typically start on\u00a0<\/span>Lunar New Year Eve<\/a>, which occurs on January 28 this year, with a reunion dinner including symbolic dishes for good luck and fortune. Lunar New Year celebrations continue for fifteen days, marking a time of prosperity and joy, with an abundance of gatherings honoring family legacy and ancestral lineage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The countries and communities that celebrate Lunar New Year each have their own unique and varied traditions. Learn more in the resources below, and check out\u00a0<\/span>Emerson’s International Student Affairs<\/span>Mahjong & Gaming Day<\/a>on January 28, and ASIA’s<\/span>Lunar New Year Celebration<\/a>in the Dining Hall and Lions Den on January 29, from 4:30-9:00 p.m!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

To our Asian and Asian American students, staff, and faculty, we wish you much happiness and health as you celebrate a new year!<\/span><\/p>\n

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January 28: Celebrate Lunar New Year: Mahjong & Gaming Event<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Join us for a<\/span>\u00a0Mahjong & Gaming Day<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0exclusively for international students! Whether you\u2019re a Mahjong pro or a beginner, come enjoy games, snacks, and the joy of community.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s ring in the New Year with good vibes and great company! Don\u2019t miss out!<\/span><\/p>\n

Tuesday, January 28 2025 at 3:00-4:00 p.m. 10th Floor, Walker Building, 120 Boylston St.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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January 29: ASIA Celebrates Lunar New Year with the Dining Center<\/span><\/h2>\n

Emerson ASIA (Asian Students In Alliance) invite you to celebrate Lunar New Year with some delicious food and fun crafts and activities!<\/span><\/p>\n

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 4:30-9:00 p.m. Dining Hall and Lions Den<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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COMMUNITY EVENTS<\/span><\/h2>\n
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NETHERLANDS<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Amsterdam<\/h3>\n

Amsterdam boasts the oldest Chinese district of continental Europe.<\/span><\/p>\n

From AmsterdamSights.com:<\/span><\/p>\n

“Amsterdam Chinatown is home to\u00a0He Hua Temple, \u8377\u82b1\u5bfa\u00a0<\/strong>[image right]\u00a0the largest Chinese Mahayana Buddhist monastery in Europe.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Check out the coming events to<\/span>\u00a0celebrate Lunar New Year<\/a>\u00a0in Amsterdam and across The Netherlands.<\/span><\/p>\n

LOS ANGELES<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles hosts the<\/span>\u00a0126th Annual Golden Dragon Parade<\/a>\u00a0on February 8, 1:00-4:00 p.m. [Image courtesy of website.]<\/span><\/p>\n

Many communities surrounding and throughout Los Angeles are\u00a0<\/span>celebrating Lunar New Year in a variety of ways<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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BOSTON<\/span><\/h3>\n

The mission of Boston’s<\/span>\u00a0Pao Arts Center<\/a>\u00a0is to “celebrate and strengthen the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community of Chinatown and Greater Boston through access to culturally relevant art, education, and creative programs. “<\/span><\/p>\n

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Check out their lineup of<\/span>\u00a0Lunar New Year events<\/a>\u00a0beginning February 9.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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