Celebrate Lunar New Year with The Mosaic Center and the Women's, Gender, and Equity Center!
Year of the Horse
Location
The Commons : 2B23
Date & Time
February 17, 2026, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Description
Also known as the Spring Festival (春节) / Chinese New Year (新年) in China, Tết in Vietnam, and Seollal (설날) in Korea, the Lunar New Year marks the beginning of the new year on the lunisolar calendar and is celebrated through various traditions over several days. It is observed in many countries across East and Southeast Asia, including China, Vietnam, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan.
Join the Mosaic and the Women's, Gender, and Equity Center as we celebrate the Year of the Horse and Lunar New Year!
Tuesday, February 18
12 PM - 1:30 PM
Activity 1: Wishing Tree & Cultural Insights
Location: The Mosaic Center (The Commons, 2B23)
Activity: Come write wishes/blessings to hang in The Mosaic, pick up a lucky red pocket, grab some East Asian snacks, and learn about how different cultures celebrate Lunar New Year.
Activity 2: Horseshoe Decorating
Location: Women's, Gender, and Equity Center (WGEC) (The Commons, 004)
Activity: Stop by the WGEC to decorate horseshoes! This activity in reflection of the Year of the Horse will allow guests to learn more of the significance of the Horse zodiac and the different beliefs around lucky colors.
Materials for the wishing tree will remain in the Mosaic Center through Wednesday, February 19. Stop by to write a wish and hang it up in the Mosaic.
The Asian Studies Department is also hosting a Lunar New Year event! Learn more about it here.
This event is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the university's nondiscrimination policy.
