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Join us at Sandy Library to celebrate this auspicious year of horse with reflection, joy, and a hopeful vision for the future.
The Chinese Lunar New Year of 2026, marking the Year of the Horse, begins on February 17. Celebrated globally, this holiday emphasizes unity, prosperity, and good fortune. Preparations include cleaning homes to remove bad luck and decorating with red couplets, lanterns, and paper cutouts. On New Year's Eve, families enjoy a reunion dinner with symbolic dishes like dumplings and fish. Firecrackers, dragon dances, and red envelope exchanges add to the festive atmosphere. The Year of the Horse, symbolizing power, freedom, strength, and independence.