Stony Brook Is Celebrating the Lunar New Year February 7

Stony Brook University will celebrate the Lunar New Year - the Year of the Fire Horse - on Saturday, February 7, with activities that mirror traditions that everyone can enjoy, including performances, calligraphy, and fireworks.

Lunar New Year is a fifteen-day celebration that involves various traditions such as red envelopes, live performances, and a lantern festival to close out the festivities. The time is focused on togetherness, good luck, and bringing positivity into the new year. The Year of the Fire Horse is an occurrence that takes place once every 60 years for the lunisolar calendar, and the Chinese Zodiac signifies this year as one of change, growth, and opportunity.

The festivities will take place from 4-6 pm at the Fine Arts Loop, located between the Charles B. Wang Center and the Administration Building, with fireworks launching at 5:45 pm.

There will be giveaways, crafts, tabling and performances. Igloos with heat lamps will be available for use. For more information, please visit the event page on SB Engaged.

Fire & Emergency Services will be in the area for safety during the campus fireworks display. Please refer to the Mobility and Parking Services (MAPS) website to see the campus and Suffolk County shuttle transit schedules, should you choose to leave the campus during this time. Transit routes may be affected.

Stony Brook University departments involved in the celebration include: New Student and Transition Programs, Undergraduate Student Government, Student Engagement and Activities, Campus Residences, Stony Brook University Alumni Association, Auxiliary Services Association, Office of Global Affairs, SBU Libraries, Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Committee, Diversity, Inclusion, and Intercultural Initiatives (DI3) and the Center for Korean Studies.