Lunar New Year Celebration 2025

Name: Lunar New Year Celebration 2025
Start: 2025-02-01T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-02-01T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Old Town Hall Salem

Schedule

Sat Feb 01 2025 at 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Old Town Hall Salem | Salem, MA

We're excited to invite you to our first official event as the North Shore AAPI Coalition. Ring in the Year of the Snake with us at Salem’s Old Town Hall on February 1st. RSVP on Eventbrite (click on Find Tickets) to reserve your spot for free!
Welcome to the NorthShore AAPI Lunar New Year Celebration! Join us on Sat, Feb 01, 2025 at Old Town Hall to ring in the Year of the Snake in a vibrant community event filled with a cultural music performance, delicious food, and a calligraphy workshop for all ages. Celebrate with friends and family as we usher in good luck and prosperity for the year ahead!
We are thrilled to present a beautiful Gu Zheng performance by the talented Annie Lin and her daughter Loren Liu, both from Koto Restaurant and Annie’s Asian Mart. The Gu Zheng, also known as the Chinese Zither, is a traditional string instrument with over 2,500 years of history. With its 21 strings and graceful melodies, this ancient instrument will surely transport you into the heart of Chinese cultural heritage. Annie and Loren will showcase the intricate art of playing the Gu Zheng, a beautiful and unique performance you won’t want to miss!
Following the music, artist Rachel TonThat will lead a contemporary calligraphy workshop, where participants can learn the art of crafting their own lucky door signs, or chunlian, which are often displayed during Lunar New Year to invite good fortune. This hands-on experience is perfect for all skill levels, and you'll leave with a beautiful piece of art to bring good luck to your home.
The celebration will conclude with a chance to mingle, sample festive drinks, and enjoy some delicious snacks, as we come together to celebrate community, culture, and new beginnings.