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Celebrate Lunar New Year with APAPA
January 31 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
APAPA Lunar New Year Celebration 2025 
Join us for a festive celebration of the Lunar New Year hosted by the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association (APAPA)! Embrace the spirit of renewal and prosperity as we welcome the Year of the Snake!
Date: January 31st, 2025
Time: 4:00PM-8:00PM
Location: The Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Event Highlights:
Traditional Performances: Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage with captivating traditional performances, including dragon dances, Japanese Drumming, Chinese Traditional Dances, Instruments, and more!
Culinary Delights: Indulge in a delectable array of Asian cuisine featuring traditional Lunar New Year dishes that symbolize luck, prosperity, and good fortune.
Interactive Workshops: Engage in hands-on activities and workshops, such as calligraphy, lantern-making, and traditional crafts for kids and adults.
Community Spirit: Connect with the community, make new friends, and join the festivities as we usher in the Lunar New Year.
Event Schedule:
4:00PM-6:15PM
– Opening Remarks
– JGB SHIBUKI Japanese Drumming
– Nusantara Arts Indonesian Performances
– Gold Summit’s Dragon Dance
– Grace Tiedemann Chinese Dance
– BASCO-Bangladeshi Performance
– Tai Chi Demonstration and workshop
– Buffalo Myanmar Association Performance
-Karen Society of Buffalo Performance
6:30PM-8:00PM
Classical Chinese Concert featuring
– Linghui Tu – Chinese Beijing Opera
– Zhongbei (Daisy) Wu โ (Traditional Chinese) Instrument Guzheng
– Hong Zhang – Singing
– Margaret Reitz – Piano
– Ziqiao Hing – (Traditional Chinese) Instrument Pipa
– Guifang Liu โTai Chi Sword
– Buffalo Chinese School 4th Grade Chorus
– Lewiston-Porter Central School District โ (Traditional Chinese) Dance
– Alfred University Guzheng Ensemble
Get ready for a breathtaking spectacle! 
On January 31, 2025, at 10 PM, Niagara Falls will light up in stunning colors to celebrate the APAPA Lunar New Year! 
Donโt miss this unforgettable moment, proudly sponsored by The Niagara Falls Illumination Board! 
Admission:
Experience the festivities with Free General Admission! Donate $20 or more to support our event and to secure a Lunar New Year gift that can be picked up at the APAPA table at the event. Proof of RSVP and donation must be on hand to receive the gift. Because of limited supply, there is no guarantee that day of donations will receive a Lunar New Year gift.