Bringing in the Year of the Tiger
Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, is a 16-day celebration that symbolizes the end of winter and coming of spring. The date range is determined by the cycles of the moon, beginning on the second new moon after the winter solstice. On February 1, 2022, Chinese New Year marks the transition from the “Year of the Ox” into the “Year of the Tiger,” referring to animals of the Chinese zodiac. In Westchester, several organizations will take part in the festivities:
Ongoing: Grab & Go Holiday Kit
White Plains Public Library
The Library’s Youth Services Department will offer a Chinese New Year-themed Grab & Go Holiday Kit for children in preschool through third grade. Each kit will include activity sheets, songs, craft supplies to make tiger masks, and a book list. Kits are available in the Library’s lobby while supplies last.
Feb. 2 & 8: Introduction to Chinese Brush Painting
Pelham Art Center
Pelham Art Center will bring in the new year with instructor Jane Chang with a two-session introduction to Chinese brush painting workshop. Beginners will learn to paint “the four gentlemen,” a pairing of plants that represent the four seasons. The class will include demonstrations and also discusses color preparation, composition, movement and more.
Feb. 5: Chinese New Year Celebration Event
Westchester Association of Chinese Americans
Each year, Westchester Association of Chinese Americans (WACA) presents a celebratory event to welcome in the spring. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event will take place online on WACA’s website for the second year. The festive video program will include traditional Chinese dance and music, introduce the organization’s Student Leadership and Community Outreach award winners, and more.
A version of this article first appeared in the February 2022 issue of ArtsNews, ArtsWestchester’s monthly publication. ArtsNews is distributed throughout Westchester County. A digital copy is also available at artsw.org/artsnews.
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