On Sunday, Feb. 18, the Chinese Club hosted the annual Lunar New Year Celebration in the Student Union. The Lunar New Year Celebration is a Chinese holiday based off the lunar calendar and is widely celebrated in various countries around the world.
This year is expected to be "especially big," according to Chinese Lecturer and Chinese Club advisor Haili Du, as the Chinese Club partnered with the Chinese International Student Association along with some involvement from the Student Government Association.
A variety types of activities were offered, including games, calligraphy writing, folding and cutting paper activities, exciting food and cuisines, and a performance (particularly a dance) - all to reflect and demonstrate Chinese culture.
When it comes to food on the Lunar New Year Celebration, Du shared a majorly popular dish. "For Chinese food, and not just for Chinese cuisine, they will be hands on – making jiaozi, which is a traditional Chinese dumpling for the new year," Du said.
Du also emphasized the collaboration between the Chinese club and other groups' involvement due to more people this year.
"It's a good opportunity to get students all together because everybody is very busy, and we have a Chinese program. I think American kids need to not just learn the language, they need to learn the Chinese culture. So, this time is to invite all American people – American students over to learn more about Chinese culture and people because we are having this big group of Chinese International Students," Du said.
