Lunarfest, the largest celebration of Lunar New Year in Connecticut, is one of New Haven’s premiere cultural events, promoting cross-cultural awareness and understanding while embracing community collaborations.
Drawing inspiration from their personal histories as well as from natural elements, traditional Chinese music, and visual and tonal components of Chinese characters, the team is creating an immersive environment that will invite viewers to engage with the fluidity of language, culture, and the environment.
New Haven welcomes the Lunar New Year with Lunarfest 2026, the state’s largest Lunar New Year celebration, presented by the Yale-China Association. Celebrating the Year of the Horse, the festival highlights cross-cultural exchange through a full day of performances, demonstrations, and community activities.
The exhibit, which ran from June 19 to June 22, offered a poignant meditation on the ephemeral nature of memory, time, and nostalgia, with each element designed to engage the surrounding space, inviting both the natural world and visitors into its rhythm.
