Lunar New Year at the Speed

On Sunday, January 18, we’ll celebrate the Lunar New Year (Year of the Horse) with community partner The Asia Institute Crane House. Observed across many Asian cultures, the Lunar New Year is a time for renewal, honoring ancestors, and celebrating family and community. Enjoy a festive day exploring Asian crafts, live cultural performances, flavorful snacks, and activities for all ages.

Entertainment schedule:
1:15 pm – Welcome
1:24 pm – Dragon Dance
1:50 pm – Lunar Lion Dance
2:15 pm – Fang Hua
2:25 pm – LDAZ (K-POP)
3:00 pm – Field Elementary Chinese Club Performance
3:15 pm – Korean Janggo Dance

Community partners:
The Association of Chinese Americans in Kentuckiana (ACAK)
Kentuckiana Chinese Schools (KCS)
UofL Chinese Program – Department of Classical & Modern Languages
Vietnamese Student Association (VSA)
Vietnamese Community
Korean Community (Korean School of Louisville, KBG – Korean Business Gateway, Korean American Association Kentuckiana)
Churchill Downs, Inc.
Kentucky Derby Festival (KDF)
Crane House Calligraphy Table