SOM Asian Lunar New Year Celebration

Please join us in celebrating the Asian Lunar New Year with authentic Asian food and tea, a poster exhibition showcasing Asian Traditions of Wellness, and several festive activities. The event is FREE, but pre-registration is required.

Asian Lunar New Year or Spring Festival is commonly referred to as Chinese New Year, Tết in Vietnamese, Seollal (설날) in Korean, Losar ལོ་གསར in Tibet, and Tsagaan Sar in Mongolian. It is one of the most celebrated holidays in Asia and many Asian-American communities throughout the United States. Lunar New Year is over 3,000 years old. It celebrates the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar, usually falling on the second new moon after the winter solstice.

2025 is the Year of the Wood Snake. The Lunar New Year begins on Wednesday, January 29th, and celebrations typically last 15 days. The snake is the sixth sign in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac, and each year is represented by an animal. The snake is associated with wisdom, elegance, charm, and transformation. People born in the Year of the Snake are considered intuitive, strategic, and intelligent.

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