WSHU
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.
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Arts Council of Greater New Haven
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.
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Arts Council of Greater New Haven
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.
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Yale Daily News
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.
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NBC
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.
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The New Haven Independent
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.
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New Haven Register
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.
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New Haven Register
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.
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