It was great to see so many of you turn out for our annual Chinese New Year banquet on Saturday, January 25. Many of you shared positive feedback on the new venue, decorations, program and entire event.
Upcoming Lunar New Year Event at Indianapolis Public Library
The Indiana Association of Chinese Americans (IACA), Indianapolis Chinese Performing Arts, Inc (ICPAI), and Purdue University will host a Lunar New Year Festival at Central Library. Come join us in celebrating the year of the snake!
Enjoy a stage performance featuring Chinese-American performing arts that include traditional Chinese-American style lion dance, traditional dance, traditional Chinese orchestra music, and Tai Chi exercise presentations. Cultural vendors will also be present to share interactive experiences with attendees.
The first 50 people who arrive can receive a complimentary copy of Lunar New Year: Celebrating Lunar New Year in 5 Asian Communities by Yobe Qiu.
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Lion King Recognition for Kwan Hui
IACA Council Member and Lion Dance Team Coordinator Kwan Hui received well-deserved front-page coverage in the Carmel Current as the real "Lion King" of Indianapolis, for his many years of tireless service as a cultural ambassador for Chinese culture through lion dance.
We are thrilled that Kwan's labor of love as a roving Chinese cultural ambassador continues to receive wide recognition across Indiana.