2025 Lunar New Year Festival
Join us on February 08
2025 marks the Year of the Snake, symbolizing transformation, renewal, and spiritual growth. With New York State Public Schools now recognizing Lunar New Year as a holiday to honor Asian American Pacific Islander culture and history, APAPA Rochester, Monroe Community College, and WXXI Public Media are delighted to host the Lunar New Year 2025 celebration for the Rochester community!
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oin us to explore cultural activities for all ages, enjoy food and browse local vendors, and learn about the traditions welcoming the new year from across the world. Don't miss the karaoke competition and cultural performances! Community resources and partners will also be on site.
FREE ENTRY. Traditional or cultural dress is welcome!
Location
Monroe Community College
Thomas Flynn Campus Center - Building 3
1000 E Henrietta Rd, Rochester, NY 14623
Thomas Flynn Campus Center - Building 3
1000 E Henrietta Rd, Rochester, NY 14623
Date & Time
February 8, 2025
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Schedule
1:00 pm
Festival begins
1:30 pm
Karaoke competition FINAL ROUND
Enjoy some friendly competition as our karaoke competition finalists perform live at the festival! Cheer on your favorite songs or performers as they take the stage for a chance to win the Rochester Lunar New Year Celebration Community Karaoke Competition! $1,000 worth of prizes will be given out to winners!
2:00 pm
cultural performances
From dance to instrumental music, enjoy the cultural performances from Rochester's own diverse community in ring in the Lunar New Year. Updated performance schedule to come.
3:45 pm
Bowing ceremony
Participate in a traditional New Year's Day bowing ceremony to show gratitude to elders. Children bow to their elders in order to receive their red envelopes.
4:00 pm
FESTIVAL ENDS
Food, interactive cultural activities, and community engagement opportunities available throughout the whole event.
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Location:
Monroe Community College (MCC)1000 E. Henrietta Rd
Rochester, NY, 14623United States
See map: Google Maps
Phone:
585-319-3005Contact name:
Joanna Ra
Email address:
Dates:
02/08/2025
Time:
1PM
Price:
FREE
Ages
All AgesWeb Service