Happy Lunar New Year! Burlington celebrates at community event

Happy Lunar New Year!

Local residents hopped down to the Burlington Performing Arts Centre Saturday (Jan. 21) to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit — a year which promises to be one of peace and relaxation, according to Chinese zodiac symbolism.

Organized by Redleaf Cultural Integration (RCI), the family-friendly event featured cultural demonstrations that were open to the community and dazzling performances of traditional Chinese dances and music.

Guests enjoyed sugar painting, calligraphy demos, paper crafts and much more.

Photographer Peter McCusker was on hand for all the festivities and we're happy to share his photos. Please enjoy!

Dignitaries

(Left to right) Nadirah Nazeer, of the Ontario Trillium Foundation, Burlington MPP Natalie Pierre, RCI Executive Director Lily Hudson and Mayor Marianne Meed Ward delivered remarks during the Lunar New Year celebrations Jan. 21. 

Dancing dragons

Dancing dragons join emcee Cindy Li to open the show during the Lunar New Year celebrations at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre Jan. 21. 

Delight

Deana Zhu and Annie Chi find something to laugh about as they work on their drawings during the Lunar New Year celebrations.