Wednesday, October 9, 2024
A lot has happened in the world over the past week. Let’s catch up on the major news headlines: Lunar New Year On Saturday, billions began the 15-day celebration of the Lunar New Year, showcased through Chinese lanterns, red paper cuttings and banners covering homes and businesses. This year […]
The 2023 Lunar New Year ushered in the Year of the Rabbit and the anticipated welcoming of spring. While this holiday, which began on Jan. 22, is celebrated at the start of the lunar calendar, it honors the various deities that people across many Asian countries worship. Within the zodiac, […]
Photo courtesy of Ben Grantham, Flickr The United Asian Association hosted a Lunar New Year Festival in the Alumni Lounges to celebrate Chinese New Year on Friday, Feb. 16. Students of UAA served a variety of Chinese dishes, including many gluten-free vegetarian options and tapioca bubble tea. UAA President Jaise […]
