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Asian Americans celebrate Lunar New Year at Flushing High School
The event was organized in collaboration with State Senator John Liu, in New York on Jan. 26, marking the Year of the Snake.
American Asian communities celebrated the Lunar New Year / Courtesy Photo
Asian American communities, in collaboration with State Senator John Liu, organized a Lunar New Year celebration at Flushing High School, New York, on Jan. 26 to mark the Year of the Snake.
Liu said, “The Year of the Snake, also known as the Baby Dragon, is an auspicious time in the Lunar New Year calendar, symbolizing wisdom, enlightenment, and longevity. Many thanks to all the community organizations, businesses, restaurants, artists, performers, and neighbors who came together today to kick off a happy, healthy, and prosperous Lunar New Year!”
Lunar New Year celebrations at NY / Courtesy PhotoThe event was co-sponsored by the REACH Coalition (Representing and Empowering Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders), which was formed in 2023 with over 60 community organizations. The coalition advocates for inclusive AANHPI (Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander) education and supports Senator Liu’s legislation, S3334, which requires public schools in New York to teach Asian American history and civic contributions.
Other co-sponsors included NYC Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, Congress Member Grace Meng, State Assembly Members Grace Lee and Ron Kim, and City Council Member Sandra Ung. U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer, NYC Comptroller Brad Lander, and NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams also attended.
Hundreds of community members attended the event, which featured free food from local restaurants, live music, dances, cultural performances, and giveaways.
Performances included the PS 203Q Lion Dance Troupe, Korean Fever, Inc., Ashley Dance Center, the Tarumi Violinists, the Korean American Youth Choir of NY, and Sol Sharp Music Education, who performed the hip-hop song “Belong,” celebrating AANHPI history and culture.
Cuisine was provided by local restaurants, including Bell Garden, Brooklyn Food & Beverage, Coco Bubble Tea, Crispy Burger, I Shanghai Restaurant, Kyuramen/Tbaar, Main Street Imperial Taiwanese Gourmet, Ok Ryan Taiwanese Restaurant, San Soo Kap San 1, Shanghai You Garden, and Water Lillies Food, LLC.
American Asian communities celebrated the Lunar New Year / Courtesy Photo
Schools observe Lunar Day
This year marks the inaugural occasion that students in New York State have the day off from school in observance of the Lunar New Year, following its designation as an official school holiday by the state legislature two years ago.
New York State Senator John Liu stated, “This Lunar New Year is particularly meaningful as it is the first time students across New York State have the day off from school to celebrate with their family and friends.”
The holiday was established through the passage of legislation (S7573/A7768), sponsored by Senator John Liu, which was signed into law in 2023.
“This milestone demonstrates the importance of honoring our heritage and sharing it with our neighbors through music, dance, food, and community,” highlighted Liu.
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