Asian New Year Traditions Taught at Interactive Workshop

The University celebrated the Asian New Year of the Snake with a festival and workshop where participants learned some traditional crafts.

The Asian Studies Program and the World Languages and Cultures Department at The University of Scranton hosted an Asian New Year Festival and Workshop on campus that included hands-on lessons on Chinese calligraphy and Japanese origami. Pictured: Ann A. Pang-White, Ph.D., professor of philosophy and director of Asian Studies, welcomes guests to the Asian New Year Festival and Workshop at the University.

The Asian Studies Program and the World Languages and Cultures Department at The University of Scranton hosted an Asian New Year Festival and Workshop on campus that included hands-on lessons on Chinese calligraphy and Japanese origami. Pictured: Ann A. Pang-White, Ph.D., professor of philosophy and director of Asian Studies, welcomes guests to the Asian New Year Festival and Workshop at the University.

The University of Scranton’s Asian Studies Program, Department of World Languages and Cultures, and Asia Club hosted an Asian New Year Festival and Workshop for students and area residents on campus on Feb. 12. At the celebration of the Year of the Snake, guests were treated to traditional Asian food and learned about Chinese calligraphy, Japanese origami, and other traditions through presentations and hands-on activities. The event also included a chopstick competition

For more information about the Asian New Year Festival and Workshop, contact the Asian Studies Program at or asianstudies@scranton.edu.