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LUNAR NEW YEAR

2025 Lunar New Year Recap

What an incredible Lunar New Year celebration across our community! Nearly 600 people joined us in Summit for a festive evening filled with music, dance, and cultural activities, thanks to the Summit Library Chinese Club for their amazing performances and programs.

Just a few days later, more than 450 community members came together at the Berkeley Heights YMCA to keep the celebration going with another night of joy, tradition, and togetherness. We are especially grateful to the Berkeley Heights Diversity Council, Han Academy, and BuyLocal NJ for their partnership in making it all possible.

These events truly showcase the strength of our community, and none of it would be possible without the incredible dedication of our volunteers and staff. You are the heartbeat of everything we do—thank you for helping us bring the Lunar New Year to life!

2025 Lunar New Year Preview

Celebrate the Year of the Wood Snake with us as we welcome a vibrant season of culture, diversity, and community! The Summit Area YMCA invites you to join us for our much-anticipated Lunar New Year events, designed to bring families and friends together for a memorable cultural experience. Through partnerships with local organizations, we’re proud to offer a unique opportunity to explore and honor the rich traditions of the Lunar New Year.

Lunar New Year Event at the Summit YMCA & Summit Public Library

Saturday, January 25, 2025
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Summit YMCA & Summit Public Library

In collaboration with the Summit Public Library and the Chinese Club, we’re kicking off this year’s Lunar New Year celebrations with an exciting array of activities at two vibrant locations!

Highlights at the Summit YMCA:

  • Sample a variety of delicious Asian cuisine
  • Experience the thrill of live Chinese folk music
  • Watch an incredible dragon dance performance
  • Enjoy a traditional costume show
  • Try Zumba with an international twist
  • Receive festive New Year’s red envelopes
  • Participate in games and a captivating kung fu demonstration

 

Highlights at the Summit Public Library:

  • View a stunning art show featuring local and international artists
  • Immerse yourself in heritage displays and showcases
  • Learn traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy techniques
  • Try your hand at woodcut printing, paper cutting, and Chinese knotting

 

This is a fantastic opportunity for families and individuals of all ages to celebrate, learn, and connect with the community in a meaningful way.

 

Lunar New Year Event at the Berkeley Heights YMCA

Sunday, February 2, 2025
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Berkeley Heights YMCA

Join us for the 7th annual Lunar New Year Festival at the Berkeley Heights YMCA! This year, we’re thrilled to partner with the Berkeley Heights Diversity Council, Han Academy & BuyLocal NJ to bring you an unforgettable evening of cultural celebration.

Activities include:

  • Spectacular lion dance performances
  • Live performances & K-Pop Dancing
  • A dazzling fashion show highlighting traditional and modern Asian attire
  • Fun arts and crafts for kids and adults
  • Delicious food vendors showcasing authentic Asian cuisine
  • and more……..

 

Community Giving Opportunity: From January 22 to February 2, 2025, the Berkeley Heights YMCA will collect donations for the Berkeley Heights Senior Center. We welcome contributions of the following items:

  • Lotion
  • Chapstick
  • Socks
  • Gloves
  • Hats
  • Puzzles and puzzle books
  • Snacks
  • Teabags
  • Games

 

Your generosity will help us spread joy and warmth this Lunar New Year season.

QUESTIONS?

Team Member

Tiffany Escott

Summit YMCA Executive Director

Tiffany.Escott@thesay.org

Please note that the section of Maple Street closest to the Summit YMCA will be closed from approximately 7 AM to 11 AM on Sunday, May 5, for our Mother’s Day 5K. Please use Cedar Street to access the public lot that is next to our building.