Welcoming the Lunar New Year with the Stanford Lion Dance Club
The Access, Belonging & Community (ABC) Office invites you to our Lunar New Year Coffee Convo on Friday, February 13 from 11:30am–12:30pm in the Hartley Conference Room and Mitchell Patio. We'll gather to celebrate, connect, and welcome the year of the horse together.
Lunar New Year is one of the most important and widely celebrated holidays across East, Southeast, and parts of South Asia. Rooted in centuries-old traditions, it marks the beginning of the lunar calendar and is a time for renewal, family, gratitude, and the sharing of good fortune. Across cultures, Lunar New Year is honored through food, storytelling, music, gifts, and rituals meant to bring health, prosperity, and joy in the year ahead.
We’re excited to have representation from the Asian American Graduate Student Association and to hear from Jennifer Lee, (Graduate Student in the East Asian Studies and Modern Thought and Literature Programs) who will share information about the Asian American Activities Center and the work done by staff and students on campus and in the community.
At 12:00pm, step outside to the Mitchell Patio for a special performance by the Stanford Lion Dance Club. Founded in 2019, the Stanford Lion Dance Club is an Asian-American organization dedicated to spreading good luck, sharing blessings, and raising awareness about cultural heritage through performance. Lion dance is a vibrant and powerful tradition often featured during Lunar New Year celebrations, combining dance, costumes, martial arts, music, and acting. Originating in China, lion dance has spread across many regions, including Vietnam, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia, evolving into many distinct regional styles. The performance is meant to invite good fortune and positive energy for the year ahead.
We’ll also be sharing red envelopes, giving away fun prizes, and serving coffee from Phin Cafe, a beloved Asian-American-owned brand.
Come for the coffee, and celebrate community, tradition, and new beginnings with us. All are welcome. 🧧✨
Program Itinerary
11:30-12pm : Coffee Convo Social with red envelopes, fun prizes and opportunity to learn about the Asian American Graduate Student Association, the Asian American Activities Center and Stanford Lion Dance Club members
12:00-12:05pm: Transition into Mitchell Patio for Stanford Lion Dance Club performance
12:05-12:15pm: Stanford Lion Dance Club Performance
12:15-12:30pm: Continue with coffee convo social