(Stony Brook, NY) The Ward Melville Heritage Organization will host its 17th Annual Chinese New Year Celebration on Sunday, January 26 at 1:30 pm in its Educational and Cultural Center in the Stony Brook Village Center. To usher in the “Year of the Horse,” the program will feature performances demonstrating many of the rich traditions and rituals observed during this festive celebration.
Photo Credit: The Ward Melville Heritage Organization
Sponsored by Astoria Federal Savings, the program will kick off with the dramatic nine-foot lion dance performed by Authentic Shaolin Kung Fu. Visitors will also be entertained by the unique sounds of the Stony Brook Taiko Drum Ensemble playing selections on their hand-crafted instruments and interacting with the audience. Additionally, a troupe of talented young dancers from The Spotlight Dance Academy of Stony Brook will perform a variety of Chinese dances transporting visitors to “the land of the rising sun.” There will also be a Year of the Horse Craft Activity for children immediately following the performances.
Advance reservations are required.
The fee is $12 for adults; $10 for seniors and children under 12 (incl. craft activity). For reservations and additional information, call (631) 689-5888.
Founded in 1939, WMHO is a not-for-profit corporation that develops and fosters community enrichment through cultural and educational experiences. WMHO accomplishes this by enhancing and interpreting its historic and environmentally sensitive properties and by utilizing state-of-the-art technology. For more information, please visit www.wmho.org.
