Overview
As winter softens and the promise of a new year approaches, we invite you to join an evening filled with color, culture, and celebration.
Experience the vibrant world of Chinese New Year — where powerful drumbeats echo like galloping hooves, graceful dancers bring ancient stories to life, and every moment shines with hope, joy, and renewal. Whether you’re discovering these traditions for the first time, or returning to a celebration you’ve grown to love, this night is designed to welcome everyone — families, friends, and neighbors — into a captivating cultural journey.
Let the spirit of the Horse inspire you with energy, courage, and forward momentum as we begin the new year together.
2026 Chinese New Year Celebration Schedule
A Full Day of Culture & Fun! Chinese Speech Contest & Awards Ceremony
- 12-3 p.m. — Polsky Theatre
- Celebrate youth talent as students take the stage with powerful, creative, and heartwarming speeches.
- Free admission.
New Year Market & Games Fair
- 3-6 p.m. — JCCC MTC Lobby
- A lively festival marketplace featuring cultural booths, unique goods, hands-on activities, and fun games for all ages!
- Free admission.
Gallop into the New Year — Celebration Performance Gala
- 7-9 p.m. — Yardley Hall
- A breathtaking showcase of dance, music, martial arts, and multicultural fusion — all inspired by the bold and spirited Year of the Horse.
- Ticket required.
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