To celebrate the Year of the Rabbit, the Center for International Studies and Programs will host a Lunar New Year festival Tuesday, Feb. 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Thompson Student Union Auditorium.
The free, public event will feature more than a dozen activity tables for the UToledo community to experience and learn about different cultures that celebrate the Lunar New Year, including lantern painting, calligraphy, bracelet making, tea ceremony, ring toss, traditional clothing and more. Attendees also may enjoy a free lunch.
The Center for International Studies and Programs is hosting a Lunar New Year festival Feb. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Thompson Student Union Auditorium.
Student organizations including the Thai-Lao Student Association, Korean Student Association, Chinese Student and Scholar Association and Chinese American Student Association will be participating in the festival to showcase their traditional new year celebrations as well.
“This year we invited other cultural student organizations so that people can experience more,” said Xinren Yu, assistant director for the Center for International Studies and Programs. “We welcome everyone to join us for this fun event and learn about the cultures, and there will be plenty of prizes for all participants to win.”
For more information, email Yu at xinren.yu@utoledo.edu
