Year of the snake -- Westchester Chinese New Year Celebration 2025

Westchester's Biggest Cultural Event and Chinese New Year Celebration
Date: February 8, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: The Performance Art Center, SUNY at Purchase
Address: 735 Anderson Hill Rd, Purchase, NY 10577
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with an unforgettable day of culture, performances, Chinese food, and fun!
Event Schedule:
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM:
Spring Festival Fun Activities

- Food Sampling: Delight your taste buds with traditional Chinese dishes.
- Taste and Rhythm of Chinese Tea Art: Immerse yourself in the elegance of tea culture.
- Games: Have fun with interactive activities like The Chopstick Game.
- Cultural Experiences:
- Traditional arts and crafts
- Dragon and Lion Dance performances
- Stunning red lantern displays
- Paper cuttings and origami creations
- Dress-up photo opportunities with traditional attire

3:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Grand 
Performance

Enjoy an extraordinary showcase of traditional, folk, and modern performances from China's finest artists. Highlights include:

Professional Magic: Be enchanted by mesmerizing illusions.
Face-changing: This is one of the special skills of Sichuan Opera performance art
Acrobatics: Jaw-dropping acts featuring:
- Foot Juggling with Umbrellas
- Chinese Yo-Yo (Diabolo)
Traditional Dances:
- Tibetan Dance: A graceful and colorful expression of culture.
- Miao Children's Dance: A lively celebration of heritage.
Modern Dance: Ethereal Dance Art that captivates the soul.

Don't miss this chance to immerse yourself in Chinese culture, enjoy world-class performances, and create unforgettable memories!

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit us at: www.wacany.com.

Artists / Speakers: Lina Liu, hailed as the world's foremost umbrella juggler, stands as a two-time Guinness World Records holder and recipient of the International Circus Gold Award. Her performances have traversed the globe, leaving an indelible mark. Referred to as the "dark horse" by Cody Rhodes and the "dazzling butterfly" by Rosario Dawson, her talent transcends boundaries. Recognized as the Most Popular NBA Halftime Entertainment in 2020 by Big Ten, Lina Liu's mesmerizing acts have graced screens on NBC and NBA sports TV stations, Italy Talent show, captivating audiences worldwide. We specialize in delivering high-end, uniquely creative artistic experiences tailored to elevate your event, wherever it may be across the globe., Magician Li Ying is a member of SAM and IBM Magic Association. Born into a family of magicians, he studied under his mother, Yang Xinying, a famous magician. In 2000, Li Ying won the gold medal at the American International Magic Competition in Buffalo, New York. , Liao Zuhua's "Face Changing" offers a captivating opportunity to intimately experience the nuances of this traditional cultural performance. As the actor steps onto the stage adorned with a mask, the mesmerizing transformation begins. With a mere shake of the head, the mask undergoes a remarkable change, revealing a sequence of vivid and discernible facial makeups that vividly portray a spectrum of emotions. Witnessing the seamless transition between expressions and the diverse array of emotions conveyed by a single face evolving into various hues and sentiments is truly awe-inspiring.

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