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Interior of Auntie Guan's Kitchen with dining tables and chairs. Rope decorations and large fabric chandeliers hang from the ceiling.

Celebrate Lunar New Year with a flavorful feast at these Chinese restaurants

If you’re looking to dine out this holiday, look no further than these nearby spots for authentic and delectable cuisine.
Blair Bao, Staff Writer February 9, 2024

As the Lunar New Year approaches — which over 2 billion people observe globally — it is time to ring in the beginning of a new year on the lunar calendar with lively traditions...

A person wearing a big-headed Buddha mask guides a lion to its offerings, a bowl of grapefruit and pastries.

A dance of lions

A photographer’s encounter with one of the largest Lunar New Year celebrations in New York’s Chinatown.
Qianshan Weng, Staff Photographer February 17, 2023

The back of Mayee Yeh’s left arm as they rest their hand on her head. The focal point of the photo is the various red tattoos on their upper arm.

Re: Tattoos to honor

Mayee Yeh, Identity & Equity Editor April 8, 2022

Lunar New Year Parade in Chinatown. (via Wikimedia)

Finding Home Away From Home During Chinese New Year

NYU offers many clubs that celebrate the Spring Festival, but students say nothing beats going home.
Kylie Kirschner, Staff Writer February 19, 2019

The rainbow and glitter sparklers, the ornate pig floats and the red everywhere signify the start of the weeks-long celebration of Chinese New Year. Also known as the Spring Festival...

Clockwise from top left, album covers from The Arctic Monkeys, Slowdive, Anderson .Paak , and Kim Petras.

Staff Recs: Best Songs to Spring into Spring With

Say goodbye to winter with our playlist of songs to spring into spring with!
Lunar New Year Parade in Chinatown. (via Wikimedia)

Celebrating the Year of the Dog in Style

Sherry Yan, Staff Writer February 5, 2018
The Lunar New Year is coming up and the city is getting ready to celebrate the Year of the Dog. Keep your eye out for these new year festivities.
The New Year Issue

The New Year Issue

January 30, 2017

The New Year Issue

The New Year Issue

WSN Management Team January 30, 2017

While most of the United States celebrated the New Year almost a month ago, within the melting pot that people of various identities call home, the New Year never really seems...

Nothing says Happy Valentine's Day like receiving chocolate from your loved ones.

Try These Activities Instead of Making Ben and Jerry Your Valentine’s Day Dates

Ashley Arnold, Staff Writer February 12, 2016
Spice up your weekend with some fun Valentine's Day activities!
JSong International Fall/Winter 2016

JSong International Fall/Winter 2016

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor February 10, 2016

JSong International’s colorful, bold and playful runway show mimicked the rising phoenix, going above and beyond expectations.  Chinese designer Way Zen found this show...

Lunar New Year is just around the corner, with some of the most exciting parades and festivities.

This Weekend: Chinese New Year, Star Wars and More

Anna Caceres, Contributing Writer February 4, 2016
Explore the city with these fun and cheap events happening between Feb. 5 and Feb. 8.