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After the performances, all of the volunteers and performers lined up to officially end the 2026 WA Lunar New Year celebration.

Asian Culture Club hosts fourth Lunar New Year celebration

Ian Strauss, Social Media Manager Mar 8, 2026

The Westford Academy Asian Culture Club hosted its fourth annual Lunar New Year celebration at WA in collaboration with the Chelmsford Chinese Language School on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. The celebration consisted of three main parts: dinner being served in the cafeteria, vendors and...

Students from the Chelmsford Chinese Language School wave colorful fabric-made fans in the midst of their performance.

The year of the dragon: another successful WA Lunar New Year celebration

Kate Kelly, Co-Features Editor Feb 19, 2024

Vibrant paper decorations strung through the stairwells once used during passing periods. A pounding tune of live drumming comes from a cafeteria once filled with paper trays and backpacks. Entering the hallways, an energetic line of people dressed in red carry a dragon puppet as they serenade the building...

Traditional colorful lanterns used in Lunar New Year celebrations.

China isn’t the only country to celebrate a New Year

Isaac Cho, Staff writer Feb 10, 2021

As a Korean-American, I take great pride in my heritage and roots and am very proud to call myself a Korean. I love the culture, the language, and people, and am always excited whenever I see others being able to enjoy the aspects of Korean culture.  Unfortunately, it can often be done in an incorrect...