The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids
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CultureFest! Lunar New Year at Penn Museum
Ring in the Year of the Snake at our 44th annual Lunar New Year celebration. Bring the whole family to experience vibrant Asian traditions during a full day of festivities, including storytelling, art-making, live music and dance performances, and a traditional Lion Dance finale.
Lunar New Year is observed by various Asian communities, including those of Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, and Tibetan descent. The festivities traditionally commence with the first new moon of the lunar calendar and conclude 15 days later on the first full moon. Originating as a time for respite from agricultural work and for togetherness with loved ones, Lunar New Year incorporates diverse customs such as feasts, gift exchanges, lantern lighting, and offerings to deities and ancestors.
The 44th annual Lunar New Year celebration is presented in collaboration with the American Center for Asian Students and Center for East Asian Studies at the University of Pennsylvania.