{"id":155091,"date":"2026-01-29T16:30:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T16:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/155091\/"},"modified":"2026-01-29T16:30:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T16:30:08","slug":"celebrate-25-years-of-lunar-new-year-at-omca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/155091\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate 25 Years of Lunar New Year at OMCA"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is inviting the Bay Area to celebrate a major milestone: the 25th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration. <\/p>\n

One of OMCA\u2019s most beloved traditions, this full-day, family-friendly festival on Saturday, February 21st, honors the holiday and uplifts Asian American and Pacific Islander communities across the region through vibrant performances, hands-on activities, storytelling, and food.<\/p>\n

\"\"\/ (Christine Cueto)<\/p>\n

Now in its 25th year, OMCA\u2019s Lunar New Year Celebration has become a space for connection, cultural exchange, and shared joy. This anniversary edition welcomes visitors to reflect on the traditions that have shaped the celebration over the past quarter-century, while embracing the energy and renewal symbolized by the Year of the Fire Horse. The festival begins at 11am, with performances and activities across OMCA\u2019s seven-acre campus starting at noon.<\/p>\n

The day opens with a traditional lucky lion dance, ushering in the New Year and chasing away evil spirits. It will be followed throughout the afternoon by performances representing Korean, Pilipino, Vietnamese, and Chinese heritage, including dynamic drumming and dance by Hansamo, kulintang music and Pilipino dance by KULARTS, and a high-energy lion and dragon dance by UC Berkeley\u2019s Vietnamese Student Association. <\/p>\n

Families and visitors of all ages can take part in hands-on activities such as horse puppet-making, red envelope decorating, K-pop dance lessons, a collective wishing tree, and a self-guided Lunar New Year zodiac animal quest throughout OMCA\u2019s galleries. <\/p>\n

\"\"\/ (Christine Cueto)<\/p>\n

Storytimes with author Benson Shum and the Oakland Public Library will invite deeper engagement with Lunar New Year traditions through books and music, while Oakland-based musical artist seiji oda will present a special set featuring meditative deep listening paired with movement and breathing exercises for all ages.<\/p>\n

And be sure to bring your appetite: Beloved Bay Area AAPI chefs and food vendors will offer festive bites throughout the day, alongside offerings from OMCA\u2019s own Town Fare by chef Michele McQueen. <\/p>\n

Tickets to the 25th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration are $10 for general admission (free for members) and include access to OMCA\u2019s galleries and special exhibitions.<\/p>\n

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