UM Rings in the Lunar New Year with a ‘Journey Down the Silk Road.’

UM Rings in the Lunar New Year with a ‘Journey Down the Silk Road.’

By UM News

UM Rings in the Lunar New Year with a ‘Journey Down the Silk Road.’

By UM News
Festivities included dances, music, demonstrations, East Asian cuisine, crafts, and more.

From a dynamic dragon dance to a dazzling display of kung fu and from fearless fire twirling acts to interactive booths boasting East Asian cuisine, Chinese calligraphy, crafts, and more, the University of Miami celebrated the Lunar New Year in style Monday with a “Journey Down the Silk Road.” Hundreds of students, faculty, staff, and visitors enjoyed the evening event, which was held in the University Center Lakeside Patio area and organized by the Chinese Students and Scholars Association and the Asian American Students Association.