Lamplighter Celebrates Lunar New Year

Lamplighter students pet the "lion" at the Lunar New Year celebration.
Lamplighter students pet the “lion” at the Lunar New Year celebration.

Students at Lamplighter rang in the Lunar New Year on Wednesday by watching a performance of the Lion Dance.

The LPA Cultural Awareness committee shared facts about the 15-day holiday before the “lion” performed to drums. The holiday, traditionally celebrated in Asian cultures, celebrates prosperity and new beginnings.

Imani Chet Lytle

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