The Department of English and Modern Languages and the Office of International Student Services at Missouri Western State University will celebrate the Chinese New Year with a Spring Festival from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20 in the Hoff Conference Rooms, Blum Student Union rooms 218-219.
Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival, is celebrated on the first new moon of the lunar year and is the most significant holiday in China. The public is invited to join students, faculty and staff in celebrating the start of The Year of the Dog. The celebration will include dances, games, gifts and food, along with explanations of the many traditions. Admission is free.
For more information, contact Jin Peng, Chinese exchange instructor, at jpeng@missouriwestern.edu.
Missouri Western State University is a comprehensive regional university providing a blend of traditional liberal arts and professional degree programs. The university offers student-centered, high quality instruction that focuses on experience-based learning, community service, and state-of-the-art technology. Missouri Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit www.missouriwestern.edu.