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Events

Lunar New Year Celebration



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Date: February 8, 2009

Time: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Place: Union City Sports Center

Bring in the Year of the Ox at Union City’s first major family-friendly celebration of the Lunar New Year!

The event will honor the traditional customs practiced by people of many different Asian ancestries who live in Union City. The Celebration will provide all of the food, activities, and fellowship that are sure to bring good luck and prosperity to last throughout Union City’s 50th Anniversary year.

The highlight of the day will be our own mini New Year’s parade, featuring the popular Lion and Dragon Dances, and showcasing all of the color and exciting pageantry of a traditional celebration marking the end of the Lunar New Year holidays.

Entertainment::

Special Guest Emcee
Jiayu Jeng
Host of KTSF26 Television "Talk Tonight"

New Year Parade - Lion and Dragon Dance by Ben's Shaolin Kung Fu
World-Famous California Youth Chinese Symphone (CYES)
Martial Arts by O Mei Kung Fu Academy
Crystal Children's Choir
Traditional Chinese Instrumental Performances by CYES Faculty
Lisa Performing Art
United Youth Enrichment School Entertainment

And more!

Asian Cooking Lesson
Competitive Ping Pong Demonstrations
Traditional Games and Fun
Calligraphy Class
Tasty Asian Food

Parking:

Parking is limited at the Sports Center. Additional parking is available at the Holly Community Center and Kaiser, with free shuttle service.

For more information about this event, contact Chair Meiling Zhou at 1-510-206-5218.

 

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