Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community with a Lunar New Year Festival. Presented by ACC’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Cultural Center, the event showcases the diverse traditions and artistic expressions associated with the Lunar New Year.
ACC Lunar New Year Festival
Date: Saturday, February 10, 2024
Time: 1 – 2 p.m.
Location: ACC Northridge Lecture Hall, Building 4000
The festival features:
- Enchanting performances by the Texas Dragon/Lion Dance Team and QiLi Dance Studio,
- Traditional musical demonstrations by Guqin player Heather Couture and Pipa player Qifang Hu, and
- A Tai Chi demonstration from Aiping Tai Chi.
Learn more on the AAPI Cultural Center website.
ABOUT LUNAR NEW YEAR
Lunar New Year is celebrated by more than 1 billion people around the world, including in China, Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam, and many more. As hinted by the name, the dates of Lunar New Year celebrations are determined by the phases of the moon. The holiday begins during the second new moon after the winter solstice, around late January to mid-February, and celebrations usually last for 15 days.
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