Stony Brook University is set to celebrate the Lunar New Year with a series of events highlighting Asian cultural traditions. The festivities will mark the arrival of the Year of the Snake, which in the Chinese zodiac symbolizes wisdom, intuition, and transformation.
On January 28, participants can join the Auxiliary Services Association (ASA) Engagement Department at Shop Red West/ASA Hub in Melville Library for activities like making paper lanterns and clay fortune cookies.
The Asian Student Alliance (ASA) and Himalayan Student Alliance (HSA) are hosting a Lunar Festival on January 30. The event will feature traditional Chinese cuisine such as dumplings and other symbolic dishes meant to bring good fortune.
A "Fan-tastic" celebration will take place in the SAC fishbowl on January 31, offering fan painting, prizes, snacks, and more.
On February 4, the Vietnamese Student Association invites attendees to explore New Year traditions through various booths featuring calligraphy and DIY Lucky Knot Charms. Traditional games like Bầu Cua Tôm Cá or Tiến Lên will also be available.
Jasmine at Charles B. Wang Center will host a special menu on February 5 at 5 pm including Tteokguk served with Bulgogi, Japchae, Kimchi pancake, Sichuan boiled fish with scallion ginger chicken, lo mein noodles, steamed pork dumplings, and spring rolls. A lion dance performance will add to the cultural experience.
Chinablue's annual Chinese New Year event on February 5 offers free food, snacks, and prizes. The Cantonese Club follows with its first event of the semester on February 6 featuring games and food.
On February 9, H Community's celebration includes live performances from cultural organizations along with a catered meal featuring hot traditional dishes and a DIY Boba bar.
The festivities conclude with Sangjaru's performance at Charles B. Wang Center Theatre on February 20. Presented by the Center for Korean Studies, this show blends traditional Korean melodies with gypsy swing, funk, and rock influences.