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.
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.
The donation provides crucial funding to Yale-China’s new Artist Residency Program as well as the organization’s collaborative education work in classrooms in China and the United States that builds understanding and supports the development of emerging leaders.
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.
In many Asian cultures, the Lunar New Year is the most important holiday of the year: over two billion people celebrate it. Also known as the Spring Festival, it marks a time of renewal and looking forward.
People of all ages gathered around the tree, writing down their wishes for the Lunar New Year on green paper leaves. Some wished for another year with their family and friends. Others imagined a new year filled with good luck.
At the door of Hong Kong Market, two lions pawed the ground, their eyes wide and bright as drum and cymbals sailed over the street. Above them, a string of red lanterns swayed gently, as if they were dancing along.
Over 20 University and citywide events invited the community to explore Chinese arts, culture and history as New Haven leaders emphasized the city’s multicultural spirit.
The largest Lunar New Year celebration in Connecticut drew hundreds of people to New Haven, as the 14th annual Lunarfest returned to usher in the Year of the Snake.
The 14th annual parade marked the Year of the Snake with a procession up Whitney Avenue. The event’s organizers included the Yale-China Associationm New Haven Museum, the Town Green District, Peabody Museum, and New Haven Free Public Library.
Numerous organizations and festivalgoers gathered around the New Haven Green over the weekend to celebrate the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Snake.
New Haven celebrated the Lunar New Year at this year’s Lunarfest on Saturday, Feb. 1. This year’s festivities featured a parade, live performances and family activities at venues around the city.
