Lunar New Year Celebrations Usher in Year of the Horse in Boston
Boston is embracing the Lunar New Year with a series of events kicking off this week and continuing through early March, marking the beginning of the Year of the Horse. Celebrations began Sunday at Boston City Hall with vibrant dragon and lion dances, music, and performances, and will continue with a diverse range of cultural activities across the city.
This year’s celebration season officially begins on , and represents the third official city-wide recognition of the holiday since . Organizers emphasized the events aim to highlight the diversity of the Boston community through artistic showcases and traditional performances, including Chinese opera and traditional dances.
The festivities continue with the final day of the Chinatown Main Street’s annual New Year Flower Popup Market. From to at the China Trade Center, attendees can find fresh flowers, decorations, traditional red envelopes, and gifts.
On , the Museum of Fine Arts will host an evening of Lunar New Year activities, offering pay-what-you-wish admission with a $5 minimum. The museum encourages visitors to explore Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese art within its collection, alongside art workshops, demonstrations, talks, and performances beginning at .
Further celebrations are planned for at Copley Place, where a Lunar New Year celebration will feature a traditional lion dance performance by the Wah Lum Kung Fu and Tai Chi Academy at .
The Lunar New Year Lion Dance Parade will take place on , starting at Phillips Square at . Following the parade, the Chinese New Year Cultural Village will be open in the China Trade Center from to .
Chinatown Main Street invites attendees to participate in events filled with lion dancing, performances, music, arts and crafts, gifts, calligraphy, and more, aiming to usher in a prosperous new year.
The Pao Arts Center will also host its annual Lunar New Year celebration on , from to , featuring art and interactive workshops for all ages.
