2025 Lunar New Year Festival
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! Join 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.
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This special event will feature:
- Captivating Performances by talented local artists showcasing traditional dances and music.
- Karaoke Competition – Show off your singing talent and compete for exciting prizes! Open to all ages!
- Family-Friendly Activities for all ages to explore Lunar New Year traditions.
- Delicious Culinary Experiences highlighting the diverse and flavorful cuisines of AAPI countries.
- Cultural Displays and Workshops offer an immersive look into the rich heritage of the AAPI community.
Schedule
1:00 pm
Festival begins - lion dance and MUSIC PERFORMANCES
Kick off the new year with a lion dance performance from RIT's Yishu Club! Then our hosts welcome everyone to this year's Lunar New Year celebration, with an array of musical performances.
1:30 pm
Karaoke competition
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
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
2:15 pm
STORY TIME FOR CHILDREN
Learn about the story of the Lunar New Year in a special story time for children with Mimi from APAA.
2:30 pm
DANCE SHOWCASE & KARAOKE WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT
Enjoy cultural dance performances from Rochester's own diverse community to ring in the Lunar New Year.
3:30 pm
martial arts demo
Agape Black Belt Center will showcase an impressive taekwondo demonstration.
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.
join us!
Monroe Community College - Brighton Campus
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
BUILDING 3
The Lunar New Year celebration will take place in the Thomas Flynn Campus Center - Building 3.
The Lunar New Year celebration will take place in the Thomas Flynn Campus Center - Building 3.
PARKING
Free parking is available in Lot M and Lot N, adjacent to Building 3.
*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.
Organization:
APAPA ROCHESTERLocation:
3750 Monroe Ave
Pittsford , NY, 14534United States
See map: Google Maps
Phone:
(585)319-3005Contact name:
APAPA ROCHESTER
Email address:
Dates:
02/08/2025
Time:
1-4 pm
Price:
Free, but reservations requested!
Ages
All Ages Adults & kids together Adults without kidsWeb Service