Lunar New Year Festival

Brought to you by the Berkeley Heights Diversity Council, Han Academy & the Summit Area YMCA

Join us for a spectacular celebration of culture and community at the 4th annual Lunar New Year Festival at the Berkeley Heights YMCA!

On Sunday, February 5th, 2023, immerse yourself in the rich traditions of the Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, as we officially kick off the celebrations on January 22nd and culminate with the Lantern Festival on February 5th. 

Experience the vibrant customs of not just China, but also other Asian countries like South Korea, Singapore, and Vietnam. Come and celebrate the new year with your loved ones and enjoy fun activities like the lion dance, Kung Fu Stick Fighting demonstrations, fashion shows, musical performances, arts and crafts, cultural snack tastings, food vendors, and more! 
 

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with us!

Date: Sunday, February 5, 2023
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Berkeley Heights YMCA
REGISTRATION IS FULL (02/02/23)

Thank you to our Partners & Sponsors!
Berkeley Heights Diversity Council | Han Academy | Muiji Studio | Proud Thai

2023 IS THE YEAR OF THE RABBIT!

"To outsiders, the Rabbit’s kindness may make them seem soft and weak. In truth, the Rabbit’s quiet personality hides their confidence and strength. They are steadily moving towards their goal, no matter what negativity the others give them." 

Learn more about the Chinese Zodiac at chinesenewyear.net. 

Donate in honor of The Lunar New Year

In celebration of the Lunar New Year and its tradition of honoring our elders and ancestors, the Summit Area YMCA is partnering with the Berkeley Heights Diversity Council, Han Academy, and Giving Back to make 150 care packages for Seniors in Berkeley Heights, New Providence, and Summit.

ITEMS NEEDED:
• Travel size lotions
• Travel-size hand sanitizers
• Lip balms or chapstick
• Pocket-size tissues
• Fuzzy socks
• Sanitizer wipes
• Foot scrubs
• Individually wrapped specialty tea bags
• Decks of cards
• Books
• Sudoku puzzles  

2023 LUNAR NEW YEAR SENIOR COLLECTION DRIVE

Date: Collecting Until Jan 27, 2023
Drop Locations: Berkeley Heights YMCA | Summit YMCA | HAN Academy
How: Drop-off collection boxes will be located in the lobbies at both branches and donations are open to the public.

LUNAR NEW YEAR Arts & CRAFTS

Paper Crafts Tutorials
Rabbit | Dragon | Tiger

Coloring Activities 
Lunar New Year Coloring Pages

Lunar New Year Arts & Crafts Articles 

• Chinese New Year Crafts
• Make Paper Chinese Firecrackers
• Make a Chinese Lantern
• Korean New Year Crafts
• Korean Paper Fans 
• Korean Origami Hanbok Clothing

Lunar New Year Recipes

8 dishes to enjoy for the 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 was chosen with the health and easy access to ingredients in mind or maybe 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

WATCH THE LIVESTREAM OF THE 2022 EVENT

SEE PICTURES FROM THE 2019 EVENT

Questions? Contact:

Tiffany Escott

Mission Advancement and Development Director
SUMMIT AREA YMCA

tiffany.escott@thesay.org
(908) 464-8373

SUMMIT AREA YMCA

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