Saturday: Chinese New Year Celebration! at the Library
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2/17/2018 10:30am - 3pm
hosted by WRCCS & BLSFCC
Show time 2/17/2018 10:30am - Noon
West Roxbury Branch Library
* Games & crafts
* Chinese culture display
* Red envelope for kids
* Social potluck & riddles (12:30pm - 3pm)
1961 Centre St. West Roxbury 617-325-3147.
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http://www.bpl.org/programs/calendar_ex.htm
Saturday, February 17, 2018
10:30am - 3pm
2018 Chinese New Year Celebration
Please join us for an exciting Chinese New Year celebration, hosted by the West Roxbury Chinese Culture Society and the Boston Latin School Friends of Chinese Culture. There will be performances, games, crafts, food, and tons of fun!!! West Roxbury
Exhibit: West Roxbury Chinese Culture Society
Through Thursday, March 15, 2018
This exhibit is sponsored by the West Roxbury Chinese Culture Society in coordination with its Chinese New Year program on February 17th. The exhibit will remain up until mid-March. (39 Days) West Roxbury
Gallery area
West Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library
1961 Centre Street
West Roxbury, MA 02132
2018 Chinese New Year Celebration
Saturday, February 17, 2018, 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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Please join us for an exciting Chinese New Year celebration, hosted by the West Roxbury Chinese Culture Society and the Boston Latin School Friends of Chinese Culture. There will be performances, games, crafts, food, and tons of fun!!!
West Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library
1961 Centre Street
West Roxbury, MA 02132
Type of Event
Arts & Crafts, Community Meeting, Concerts / Live Music, Exhibition, Games / Gaming, Holiday Celebration, Performing Arts, Talks & Lectures, Visual Arts
Audience All Ages
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Chinese celebration set for Saturday at West Roxbury Branch Library
By Victoria Groves-Cardillo
Posted Feb 13, 2018 at 11:31 AM
Chinese New Year is right around the corner and the West Roxbury Chinese Cultural Society and the Boston Latin School Friends of Chinese Culture at Boston Latin School want everyone to celebrate.
For the third year in a row, the two groups are hosting a 2018 Chinese New Year Celebration at the West Roxbury Branch Library, Saturday, Feb. 17 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
From musical performances to food sampling to arts and crafts, organizers hope the event can reach even more people as it becomes an annual tradition. “We found that last year a few different areas got really crowded so we’re moving things around a bit this time,” said organizer Vivica Li. “We want this to become something people come to every year.”
The actual date of Chinese New Year varies annually because it is based on the lunar calendar. It usually falls between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. This year the new year begins on Friday, Feb. 16 and is the Year of the Dog.
Traditional lion dancing, drumming and singing by residents will be accompanied by artwork from locals. And Li and the other volunteers hope that the event draws both those of Chinese heritage and those without.
“For children with a Chinese background, we want them to continue that tradition in this land and be proud of their roots,” she said. “But we also want to help add cultural diversity into the whole community...we want to celebrate this holiday with everyone.”
For some, the highlight of the event might be the traditional red envelopes given to children. In Chinese culture, the color red symbolizes energy, happiness and good luck. “Lucky money” in these envelopes is a way to send good wishes and happiness to the receivers.
“It’s a tradition to give lucky money to children on the first day of the new year,” Li said. “It offers good fortune for the new year.”
This event will be held at the West Roxbury Branch Library at 1961 Centre St. on Saturday, Feb. 17. For additional information, call the library at 617-325-3147.
