Celebrate Lunar New Year with the Speed and Asia Institue Crane House! The Museum will be filled with art making and performances to celebrate the holiday including Chinese Calligraphy, Japanese Origami and Traditional Dragon Dancers from Oreya Dance. Join us and learn more about this beautiful celebration welcoming in the Year of the Snake.

Want to celebrate MORE? Asia Institue Crane House’s Annual Lunar New Gala is happening at the Speed on Feb 1^st from 5:30 – 10:30. Come and enjoy multiple interactive experiences to celebrate the new year and this amazing community organization.

What is Dragon Dance?

The Chinese Dragon Dance is a vibrant and time-honored tradition, often performed during Lunar New Year celebrations and other significant events. The dance symbolizes prosperity, good fortune, and strength, as the dragon is considered a powerful and auspicious creature in Chinese culture. Performers bring the dragon to life with flowing, coordinated movements, creating an unforgettable spectacle of energy and unity. It is hoped that the Dragon Dance brings blessings and good fortune to the community.

Oreya Dance: Oreya Dance is a vibrant local dance group dedicated to showcasing cultural dances with a focus on Chinese art forms and other dance art forms.