Many universities and community colleges are putting together a week long chart of events to welcome in the Chinese New Year. With the growing population of Asian Americans combined with the increase in International students studying in the U.S., it is only appropriate to celebrate in style.
Here is exerpt from Lisa Carolin, who writes for the site AnnArbor.com. She talks about what was planned at Washtenaw Community College.
The new year 4710 has begun, according to the Chinese calendar.
On Saturday, from 3-9 p.m., the public is invited to join in the New Year celebration at the Morris Lawrence Building at Washtenaw Community College where there will be colorful dances, traditional instruments, martial arts presentations, fan dancers, dinner from 6-9 p.m. from local Chinese restaurants and much more.
It may not feel like it here in Michigan, but Chinese New Year signifies the beginning of spring. It's celebrated by ethnic Chinese around the world as well as ethnic Taiwanese, Koreans, Vietnamese, Tibetans and others. This is the Year of the Dragon.
Frances Kai-Hwa Wang, outreach coordinator for the Ann Arbor Chinese Center of Michigan, is the master of ceremonies at Saturday's celebration and also leads the lion dance team.
"The Chinese New Year is like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's all rolled into one," she said, adding that it's a time for people to congratulate each other on surviving the old year, to welcome the new year, and to get together with family and friends.
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