Sat, Feb 03
|PAMOJA PLACE, SW Community Center
Lunar New Year Party in South Whidbey
WILASC is partnering with PAMOJA PLACE to host a merry event to celebrate an important cultural event in many Asian cultures: Lunar New Year! Join us for an afternoon of food, games, and family fun while learning more about this holiday. Everyone is welcome!
Time & Location
Feb 03, 2024, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
PAMOJA PLACE, SW Community Center, 721 Camano Ave, Langley, WA 98260, USA
Guests
About the event
WILASC is partnering with Pamoja Place, an organization supporting BIPOC community on Whidbey Island, to host a party to celebrate Lunar New Year for Whidbey Island community.
We invite families of Asian descent on the island to come together and celebrate this traditional holiday. We also invite all families in the community who are interested in learning about this cultural festival, to come and share the joy with us!
Family activities include:
- Dragon Dance performed by local children
- Making dumplings and spring rolls together
- Making LNY crafts
- Handing out red envelops
And much more!
This is a volunteer-led, donation-based event. Everyone is welcome to attend (Please RSVP so we can prepare enough food and craft supplies!)
- ADVANCE DONATION LINK: If you want to make a contribution to the event beforehand, you can do so by clicking HERE or Venmo to @wilasc-whidbey. Donations are also accepted on-site (Donations are appreciated but not a must - everyone is welcome regardless of contribution!)
- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: If you would like to volunteer for the preparation of the event, please contact WILASC (hello@wilasc.com) for more details.
We look forward to seeing you there!
ABOUT LUNAR NEW YEAR:
Lunar New Year, also known as Spring Festival, is a joyous celebration observed by billions of people across East and Southeast Asia. Its origins can be traced back to ancient China, where it marked the end of the harvest and the beginning of a new year based on the lunar calendar. Over time, the traditions and customs associated with Lunar New Year have evolved and diversified, but the core values of family reunions, ancestor veneration, and ushering in good luck and prosperity remain constant.
The holiday is observed with great fervor in China, Vietnam, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, and other countries with significant East and Southeast Asian populations. Each region has its own unique twist on the traditions, adding a delightful layer of cultural diversity to the festivities.