To celebrate the Lunar New Year 2025, the Acton Chinese American community partnered with local organizations to host a variety of events.
On January 18, the Acton Memorial Library held a vibrant community celebration featuring activities such as lion dancing, cultural dance performances, calligraphy, and paper cutting. Shine-A-Light youth volunteers helped out and Ally Lee and Chu Lin performed. The Acton Chinese American Civic Society (ACACS) contributed to the coordination that brought it all together.
On January 26, Acton Chinese Language School celebrated the Lunar New Year with hundreds of attendees, including students, families, and local small businesses. The afternoon featured a variety of engaging activities for children, such as solving lantern puzzles , practicing calligraphy, Chinese paper cutting , lantern making , origami , playing chess, painting, and crafting.
In the evening, the celebration continued with a spectacular New Year Gala. The performances showcased a rich array of Chinese traditional arts, including martial arts, solo singing, choral performances, dancing, opera, and traditional instrumental music. The event highlighted the diversity and beauty of China’s 5,000-year-old cultural heritage.
On January 28, from 12:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., ACACS partnered with Open Table in Maynard to distribute 350 red packets filled with a variety of snacks, sharing Lunar New Year blessings and good fortune with individuals picking up food from Open Table pantry.
Kaiping Fu is a member of the Acton Chinese American Civic Society (ACACS).