Chinese New Year is the most important festival of the year in China and many Asian countries. Like most of the other Chinese festivals, the date of this festival is determined by the lunar calendar. The 2009 Chinese New Year begins on Jan. 26, 2009 and lasts until Feb. 9, 2009, the fifteen of the first Lunar month (also called Lantern Festival). )

ASCS will hold the 2009 Chinese New Year Festival, a two-day indoor event, January 24 and 25. There will be cultural performances including dragon and lion dances, delicious Asian foods, workshops on Chinese cooking and language, health and business booths, and children’s activities, among other attractions. FREE admission.

The eve of the Chinese New Year is when the whole family gathers together. Northern Virginia has large Asian communities. No matter where we are from, our hearts are together with our families, particularly during the Chinese New Year. The eve of the Chinese New Year is when the whole family gathers together. Northern Virginia has large Asian communities. No matter where we are from, our hearts are together with our families, particularly during the Chinese New Year.