Celebrate the Lunar New Year @ Spring Hill Branch

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Program Type:

Library Program

Age Group:

Adults
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will open on January 28, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
  • This event is for registrants age Over 18 and above.

Program Description

Event Details

Lunar New Year is a celebration of the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar. It is the most important holiday in China, and it is also widely celebrated in South Korea, Vietnam, and countries with a significant overseas Chinese population. While the official dates encompassing the holiday vary by culture, those celebrating consider it the time of the year to reunite with immediate and extended family. Learn about legends, fortunes, and the symbolism of animals, plants, and colors associated with the Lunar New Year. For adults. Space is limited. Registration required. 

This program is presented via a videoconference by the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art.