Lunar New Year Festival
in collaboration with THE
BERKELEY HEIGHTS DIVERSITY COUNCIL,
giving back and the summit area ymca.
The Lunar New Year, most commonly associated with the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, typically falls sometime between January 21 and February 20 annually. Lunar New Year 2021 is on February 12, and this year it is the Year of the Ox. In addition to being observed in China, it is celebrated throughout Asia, including South Korea and Singapore. In Vietnam, Lunar New Year is known as Tết, and in Tibet it's Losar. In the U.S., though, it is most commonly associated with what is often called Chinese New Year. Join us in a Virtual Lunar New Year Celebration for 2021! More details below.
VIRTUAL LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
Friday, February 12, 2021
2:00PM EASTERN TIME
National YMCA Asian Pacific Islander Leadership Network (APILN) is hosting our FIRST Virtual Lunar New Year Festival. Get ready to ring in the 2021 Lunar New Year and enjoy a variety of discussions, demonstrations, and performances by local YMCA leaders and community members.
Learn to make Chinese Koi Fish Rice Cakes with the Hong Kong Chinese YMCA
VIRTUAL Han Academy Chinese New Year party (mANDARIN)
SATURDAY, February 13, 2021
10:30AM EASTERN TIME
New Year games for children, Cultural introduction, Dance party and more!
VIRTUAL BERKELEY HEIGHTS LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
SATURDAY, February 13, 2021
4:30PM EASTERN TIME | VIRTUAL LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
Join us online for the wonderful lion dance presented by Garden State Lion, story time, demonstrations, performances and more!
Learn how to make an Origami Ox Envelope - Presented by Adelene Chan from Union County Magnet High School
DOWNLOAD LUNAR NEW YEAR THEMED BACKGROUNDS TO USE DURING THE VIRTUAL CELEBRATIONS!
Care Package Supplies Collection Drive
TUESDAY, February 2 - february 19, 2021
In celebration of the Lunar New Year and its tradition in honoring our elders and ancestors, we will be collecting supplies to make 150 care packages for Seniors in Berkeley Heights, New Providence and Summit. Sage Eldercare Meals on Wheels will help deliver the Care Packages. Donation items may be dropped off at the Berkeley Heights YMCA and the Summit YMCA.
Lunar New Year Arts & Crafts
Be featured in our online art gallery
Download free Lunar New Year coloring pages and get creative with lunar new year craft ideas! Take a photo of your artwork and email it to us to be featured in our online Lunar New Year art gallery!
Make Paper Chinese Firecrackers
Korean Origami Hanbok Clothing
Lunar New Year Recipes
8 dishes to enjoy for lunar new year
If you'd like to celebrate at home this year and need some ideas for authentic Chinese dishes, try cooking up this menu of 8 dishes (8 is a lucky number in Chinese, because it sounds similar to the word that means wealth and success!) to welcome the New Year! Each of these dishes were chosen with health and easy access to ingredients in mind or may be popularly eaten during the New Year, featuring a variety of healthy proteins and vegetables to enjoy. Don't forget to leave room for dessert!
Get Recipes
partners & sponsors
Berkeley Heights Communications Committee
Berkeley Heights Diversity Council
Berkeley Heights Township
Garden State Lion Dance
Giving Back Club
Han Academy
Sage Eldercare
Summit Area YMCA
SEE PICTURES FROM THE 2019 EVENT
SEE PICTURES FROM THE 2018 EVENT