The Lunar New Year or Spring Festival is commonly referred to as Chinese New Year, Tết in Vietnamese, Seollal in Korean, Losar in Tibet, and Tsagaan Sar in Mongolian. It is one of the most celebrated holidays in Asia and many Asian-American communities throughout the US.
2021 is the Year of the Metal Ox which begins on Friday, February 12th, and lasts for fifteen days. The holiday is a time for renewal, new clothes, lucky greetings, and feasting for family and friends. It is celebrated with lucky symbolic foods, family reunions, and time spent with friends and loved ones. Those born in the year of the Ox are methodical, steadfast, and dependable.
Celebrate the Year of the Ox in Northeast Ohio by attending some of the events and programs listed below. Due to the current pandemic, many events have moved online but are free to watch from the comforts of your home.
February 2-6 from 11-1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. Eat & Explore CLE AsiaTown pop-up dining at Asia Plaza (West doors).
- Free Tai Chi Thursday, Feb. 4th, and Fri. Feb. 26 from 5-7 p.m. with Sifu John Cosma at Asia Plaza. Sponsored by the Cleveland Asian Festival and OCA Greater Cleveland
Feb. 10 to Feb. 27th Year of the Ox Virtual Lunar New Year Celebrations will showcase different Lunar New Year traditions, cultural performances, arts & crafts, cooking tutorials, book talks, learning moments, and workshops that we hope will bring joy to you, your family, and friends. Link: http://ocahouston.org/LNY
Presented by:
OCA-Greater Houston
OCA-San Francisco
OCA-Greater Cleveland
OCA-San Mateo
OCA-East Bay
OCA-Pittsburgh
OCA-Las Vegas
HAAPIFEST
Starry Nite Arts Fest
Fri. February 12 from 12-1 p.m. KPMG Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Mid-America API (Asian Pacific Islander) BRG with MotivAsians for Cleveland. The event will feature:
* An Introduction about the Lunar New Year
* A Panel Discussion on celebrations from various Asian countries
* A family-oriented paper cutting activity (further details will be provided in a separate email
RSVP by 2/9 HERE.
Fri. February 12 at 7 p.m. 2021 Chinese New Year Virtual Celebration hosted by Westlake Chinese Culture Association via YouTube HERE.
Sat. February 13 at 3:30 p.m. 2021 Chinese New Year Virtual Celebration by the Confucius Institute at Cleveland State University. Registration: https://forms.gle/DHjDADmCFM4Dork67
Sat. February 20 from 3-5 p.m. Year of the Ox Lunar New Year Celebration to be live-streamed via YouTube and Facebook Live! Join us for the Kwan Family Lion Dance team, Chinese music by Rosa Lee and Janice Liu, Chinese Dance by Rising Star, A Spring Roll cooking demonstration by Ice or Rice, A Tai Chi class by Y Chan, Chinese Square dances by the AsiaTown residents, Akron Karen Culture Dance Academy, and more!
Schedule of Events:
- Kwan Lion Dance at Asian Town Center
- Tai Chi Lesson by Y Chan
- New Year Eve by Janice Liu on Erhu
- Lingyun Rising Star
- The Joy of Harvest Korean Dance by Stellar A. Dance Academy
- Welcome to Karen State by Akron Karen Culture Dance Academy
- Kwan Lion Dance at Asian Evergreen Senior Housing
- Chinese Square Dance #1 The Girl of the Mountain Gougou by AsiaTown residents
- Intro to Tết with Oanh Loi-Powell
- Chinese New Year Medley by MotivAsians for Cleveland
- Spring Roll Cooking Demonstration by Ice or Rice
- Flower In My Dreams with Kitlyn on Guzheng
- Harvest Gongs and Drums 豐收鑼鼓 by Rosa Lee on Guzheng
- Kwan Lion Dance at Payne Commons
- Blue Sky Mongolian Dance by Stellar A. Dance Academy
- Might Ta Pawt Pa by Akron Karen Culture Dance Academy
- Chinese Square Dance #2 Over the Mountain by AsiaTown residents
- Jasmine Flower Duet with Rosa Lee on Guzheng & Janice Liu on Erhu
- Chinese New Year Foods and Symbolism with George Kwan
- Kwan Lion Dance at Asia Plaza
- Colorful Clouds Chasing the Moon 彩雲追月 with Rosa Lee & Janice Liu
- Hawaiian Dance by Pacific Paradise Entertainment
- OCA Dragon Dance Team Finale
Hosted by OCA Greater Cleveland and sponsored in part by the Cleveland Asian Festival.
Watch the Livestream via YouTube and Facebook Live!
Thursday, Feb. 25 3:4 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. 2021 Annual New Year Event (virtual celebration) hosted by the Greater Cleveland Chinese Chamber of Commerce. RSVP HERE
Friday, February 26, 6:30 p.m. ”Chinese Dragon Dance” 2021 at the Eastern Buffet, 5703 Mines Rd SE on RT. 422 in Niles, Ohio ( behind the Red Lobster ) – Celebrate the last day of Chinese New Year for the Lantern Festival with Mark Lee Pringle, Coiling Dragon Chinese Kung Fu Studio.
If you know of a free event that is not listed here, please send an email to president@ocagc.org or message us on any of our social media platforms.