University, students celebrate 'Year of the Rooster'
Chris John
Issue date: 2/11/05 Section: News
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The Chinese New Year officially began Feb. 9, signifying the commencement of the Year of the Rooster.
Set on the day of the second new moon after the winter solstice, the Lunar New Year is often referred to as the "Spring Festival". In observance of this occasion, different student organizations within the University community have arranged for many events to allow students to get the feel for what this New Year has to offer.
The Drexel Chinese Students and Scholars Association celebrated the New Year Feb. 5 in conjunction with the University of Pennsylvania CSSA and the Temple University CSSA in the Harrison Auditorium at the University of Pennsylvania Museum. The event consisted of traditional Chinese entertainment including singing, dancing, drama and a costume show. In addition, professional performers participated in the time-honored art of Beijing Drama.
At the Center City Hahnemann Campus, the Office of Multicultural Programs held a display about the Lunar New Year Feb. 10 in Klahr Lobby of the New College Building.
"We have Chinese decorations, masks, music, information about the Year of the Rooster and plenty of Chinese delicacies to give away to students," Assistant Dean for Multicultural Programs and Special Projects Joseph Casey said. "The Chinese Students and Scholars Association [were] here to paint scrolls of student's names and Chinese sayings in Chinese calligraphy."
As added incentive, the event, jointly sponsored by Office of Center City Student Life, featured candy, almond cookies, fortune cookies and tangerines to celebrate the onset of the New Year.
With all of the aforementioned events planned, the Chinese New Year still remains a relatively obscurity, eclipsed by other more well publicized events on campus.
"For me the Lunar New Year is a major celebration," Giang Tran, a freshman majoring in chemical engineering told The Triangle. "I was surprised that this country did not place as much importance on it. I think that these events should be more publicized at Drexel because I haven't really heard much about what they do here."
For photos, click here.
Set on the day of the second new moon after the winter solstice, the Lunar New Year is often referred to as the "Spring Festival". In observance of this occasion, different student organizations within the University community have arranged for many events to allow students to get the feel for what this New Year has to offer.
The Drexel Chinese Students and Scholars Association celebrated the New Year Feb. 5 in conjunction with the University of Pennsylvania CSSA and the Temple University CSSA in the Harrison Auditorium at the University of Pennsylvania Museum. The event consisted of traditional Chinese entertainment including singing, dancing, drama and a costume show. In addition, professional performers participated in the time-honored art of Beijing Drama.
At the Center City Hahnemann Campus, the Office of Multicultural Programs held a display about the Lunar New Year Feb. 10 in Klahr Lobby of the New College Building.
"We have Chinese decorations, masks, music, information about the Year of the Rooster and plenty of Chinese delicacies to give away to students," Assistant Dean for Multicultural Programs and Special Projects Joseph Casey said. "The Chinese Students and Scholars Association [were] here to paint scrolls of student's names and Chinese sayings in Chinese calligraphy."
As added incentive, the event, jointly sponsored by Office of Center City Student Life, featured candy, almond cookies, fortune cookies and tangerines to celebrate the onset of the New Year.
With all of the aforementioned events planned, the Chinese New Year still remains a relatively obscurity, eclipsed by other more well publicized events on campus.
"For me the Lunar New Year is a major celebration," Giang Tran, a freshman majoring in chemical engineering told The Triangle. "I was surprised that this country did not place as much importance on it. I think that these events should be more publicized at Drexel because I haven't really heard much about what they do here."
For photos, click here.
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