Lunar New Year
112 Virginia Ave
Waynesville, NC 28786
USA
In partnership with Western Carolina, Folkmoot is proud to host a Lunar New Year event in Waynesville, NC. This lively event will feature Asian food, crafts and traditional Lunar New Year. The festivities will take place at the Folkmoot Friendship Center on Friday, February 16 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm.
The meal will be catered by Da Asian Kitchen and include hibachi chicken, vegetables, rice, egg rolls and dessert. WCU students and faculty will assist with hands-on new year cultural sharing and activities such as Chinese character writing. Music for the evening will be presented by a local musical group with the gamelan. The Gamelan is the traditional ensemble music of Java and Bali in Indonesia, made up predominantly of percussive instruments.
Tickets for this event are $15 for adults, $10 for students (5 years and up) and $40.00 for two adults plus a minimum of 2 children and can be purchased at Folkmoot.org or by calling 828-452-2997. Limited seating is available so advance purchase is advised. Parking is available in the back of the Folkmoot building. for year-round events.
Lunar New Year is celebrated at the turn of the lunisolar calendar. It is commemorated in China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Mongolia and Tibet, and is known as “Spring Festival” in modern China. Guests at Folkmoot’s celebration will learn about the various cultures of Asia while celebrating Lunar New Year.