A celebration of many Asian cultures, Lunar New Year is a time for special foods, gifts, rituals, and family gatherings.
Saturday, February 28, special programming 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 1, special programming 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.
Lunar New Year is an immensely important holiday in the lives of many people, a time for special foods, gifts, rituals, and family gatherings. Lunar New Year falls on a different day each year. This year the New Year falls on February 19, and is celebrated throughout the month of February. Join members of our Chinese and Vietnamese communities to kick off the Year of the Goat, try your hand at traditional crafts, enjoy displays and performances, and explore “Voyage to Vietnam: Celebrating the Tet Festival,” our newest exhibition.
This celebration is created in partnership with the Museum’s Chinese and Vietnamese Cultural Advisors.
