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As the Year of the Snake approaches, Stony Brook University is preparing to honor Lunar New Year with a variety of cultural events, performances, and celebrations that showcase the traditions and diversity of Asian cultures.
The Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac represents wisdom, intuition, and transformation. Associated with traits like elegance, intelligence, and resourcefulness, the snake is a symbol of depth and mystery, and also signifies renewal and healing as it sheds its skin to grow, reminding us to embrace change and let go of the past to achieve personal growth.
In 2025, the Year of the Snake encourages introspection and balance, guiding us to harness our inner wisdom while navigating life’s opportunities and challenges.
On Tuesday, January 28, celebrate Lunar New Year with the Auxiliary Services Association (ASA) Engagement Department in Shop Red West/ASA Hub in the Melville Library to create your own paper lanterns and clay fortune cookies.
The Asian Student Alliance (ASA) and Himalayan Student Alliance (HSA) will host the Lunar Festival on Thursday, January 30, featuring traditional Chinese cuisine, including dumplings and other symbolic dishes that bring good fortune.
Celebrate with a Fan-tastic Lunar New Year celebration in the SAC fishbowl on Friday, January 31, with fan painting, prizes, snacks, and more.
On February 4, celebrate with the Vietnamese Student Association to ring in the Year of the Snake as they host a festival of booths to explore New Year traditions, from making your own mementoes at the calligraphy booth or DIY Lucky Knot Charms to classic games like Bầu Cua Tôm Cá or Tiến Lên.
Head over to Jasmine in the Charles B. Wang Center on February 5 at 5 pm to enjoy a Lunar New Year menu that includes Tteokguk (rice cake soup) served with Bulgogi, Japchae, and Kimchi pancake and Sichuan boiled fish served with scallion ginger chicken, lo mein noodles, steamed pork dumplings, and spring rolls. Festivities include a lion dance, a cultural tradition symbolizing joy, prosperity, and good fortune.
Also on February 5, Chinablue will host its annual Chinese New Year event, with free food, snacks, and prizes.
The Cantonese Club hosts its first event of the semester on February 6, inviting students to enjoy a variety of fun games and delicious foods to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
On February 9, join the H Community for their Lunar New Year celebration, featuring live performances from a variety of cultural organizations, along with a catered meal of hot traditional dishes and a DIY Boba bar.
Sangjaru, a renowned Korean folk fusion band, rounds out the events with a performance at the Charles B. Wang Center Theatre on February 20. Presented by the Center for Korean Studies, this one-hour show will transport the audience through a unique musical journey blending traditional Korean melodies with gypsy swing, funk, and rock influences.
