Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year fell on February 12 this year. For Brookline staff and students this was the first year Lunar New Year is considered a "category 1" holiday. This means that Brookline recognizes it as a "day of low attendance" -- many staff and students may be celebrating the holiday and may be out of school. Our February vacation started a little early this year because of Lunar New Year as it fell on the Friday before February vacation.
Lunar New Year fell on February 12 this year. For Brookline staff and students this was the first year Lunar New Year is considered a "category 1" holiday. This means that Brookline recognizes it as a "day of low attendance" -- many staff and students may be celebrating the holiday and may be out of school. Our February vacation started a little early this year because of Lunar New Year as it fell on the Friday before February vacation.
This week, learn about the holiday and find out about young adult books with Asian characters.
This week, learn about the holiday and find out about young adult books with Asian characters.
Because the New Year is celebrated in many Asian cultures, Lunar New Year is a more inclusive term than "Chinese New Year" which you may be more familiar with. What are some traditions of the New Year celebrations? Read this article to find out.
Because the New Year is celebrated in many Asian cultures, Lunar New Year is a more inclusive term than "Chinese New Year" which you may be more familiar with. What are some traditions of the New Year celebrations? Read this article to find out.
This is the Year of the Ox according to the Chinese zodiac. Which sign aligns with your year of birth? Here's a good explanation of the zodiac.
This is the Year of the Ox according to the Chinese zodiac. Which sign aligns with your year of birth? Here's a good explanation of the zodiac.
Select the video on the left to view a recording of the Museum of Fine Arts' Lunar New Year celebration for 2021. Experience Taiko drumming, a Lion Dance, a dance by a Korean dance troupe, and much more.
Select the video on the left to view a recording of the Museum of Fine Arts' Lunar New Year celebration for 2021. Experience Taiko drumming, a Lion Dance, a dance by a Korean dance troupe, and much more.
The National Museum of Asian Art at the Smithsonian also has resources for learning about Lunar New Year. Videos, activities and even Zoom backgrounds to celebrate the New Year are included on this page!
The National Museum of Asian Art at the Smithsonian also has resources for learning about Lunar New Year. Videos, activities and even Zoom backgrounds to celebrate the New Year are included on this page!
A sampling of books by Asian authors and books with Asian characters are highlighted to the left. Check them out from your school library or your public library! Brookline Library branches as well as the branches of the Boston Public Library will have copies of the books included here.
A sampling of books by Asian authors and books with Asian characters are highlighted to the left. Check them out from your school library or your public library! Brookline Library branches as well as the branches of the Boston Public Library will have copies of the books included here.