2023 Lunar New Year
Back to Website January 21, 2023 in the lunar calendar was Lunar New Year’s Eve. Lunar New Year, known as the Spring Festival, is the most important holiday for Chinese and Asian communities. Based on the Chinese Zodiac, a repeating 12-year cycle of 12 animals, 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit. People of all ages gathered at the Upper Dublin Public Library on January 21 to attend a celebration event, watch a world-class musical demonstration, enjoy fun cultural activities and food, and learn about holiday traditions. World-renowned musicians Wu Man and Hsin-Yun Huang performed in the Shanis Auditorium. Wu Man is considered one of the world’s premier pipa (a traditional lute-like Chinese instrument) virtuoso, while Hsin-Yun Huang is a world-class violist. Together, the two musicians also told stories about their instruments, shared their own experiences with practices and performances, and answered questions from the audience. About 200 people attended the session. People gathered i...