Raritan NJ
1-21-2025 5:28pm

Arts and Culture: Lunar New Year at Bridgewater Commons is Back to Celebrate Year of the Snake

2024 Year of the Dragon Image

Bridgewater Commons in partnership with The Center for Cultural & Creative Exchange presents Lunar New Year @ The Commons, featuring traditional Asian performances and a dragon dance accompanied by the music of beating of drums, cymbals, and gong instruments synchronized to dragon dance movements believed to bring good luck and fortune. The Lunar New Year is the grandest ancient traditional festival in Asia signaling the beginning of spring and the arrival of the new year.

Celebrating the Year of the Snake, families are also welcome to partake in a Chinese arts and crafts workshop at the Event Space on Saturday, February 1 and February 2 from 12 pm – 6 pm, located on the Main Level next to Vans. The traditional Chinese giving of red envelopes filled with treats and special offers will delight lucky attendees.

This year’s live performances on Sunday, February 2 at 2pm include:

  • Traditional Lion and Dragon dances by the Murray Hill Chinese School
  • Face Change Magic by artist Mister Peng Li
  • Traditional Chinese dances by Hua Xia Editon Dance
  • Tibetan dance by Murray Hill Chinese School
  • Miao Ethic Dance by Raritan Valley Chinese School
  • Chinese Hanfu Fashion Show
  • Interactive Lunar New Year Zumba by Dream Cat

Established in 2019, CCCE is a non-profit organization founded in New Jersey and its mission of CCCE is twofold: to help preserve Chinese culture and heritage and to promote unity, harmony, and respect for all demographic groups within the community. Through sharing East Asian culture and art, CCCE provides several cultural events annually including The Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, Lunar Chinese New Year and many more.

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