Flushing Town Hall in NY to host Lunar New Year Festival

February 5, 2015
A dancer performs during a press conference about Lunar New Year Festival 2015 at Flushing Town Hall.

A dancer performs during a press conference about Lunar New Year Festival 2015 at Flushing Town Hall.

Flushing Town Hall in New York will host Lunar New Year Festival 2015 from Feb. 14-22.

On Feb. 20, A joint Korean-Chinese dance performance featuring live music with traditional instruments from both countries will be put on, preceded by a two-and-a-half-hour Flushing food tour with blogger Joe DiStefano.

A calligraphy exhibition displaying art by Korean and Chinese artists will open Feb. 22 to March 22. Included will be works by Korean artist Lee Yoo-sung and 103-year-old Chinese artist Chao-ling Ting.

The Lunar New Year Bazaar, free of charge, will offer goods, workshops, games and cuisine on Feb. 14, followed by a free theater play on Feb. 15 and the LUnar New Year Dance Sampler Feb. 22.

For more information about festival events, call 718-463-7700.