APAPA Lunar New Year Celebration 2026 ๐งง
Welcoming the Year of the Horse ๐โจ
Join us for a joyful Lunar New Year celebration hosted by the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association (APAPA)! Letโs come together to embrace renewal, prosperity, and community as we welcome the Year of the Horse.
๐ Date: February 20, 2026
๐ Time: 4:00 PM โ 8:00 PM
๐ Location: Buffalo AKG Art Museum
๐ Event Highlights
โจ Traditional Performances
Experience the richness of Asian cultures through vibrant performances, including dragon dance, Japanese drumming, Chinese traditional dance, instrumental music, and more.
๐ฒ Culinary Delights
Enjoy a delicious selection of Asian cuisine featuring Lunar New Year dishes symbolizing luck, prosperity, and good fortune.
๐จ Interactive Workshops
Fun, hands-on activities for all ages, including calligraphy, lantern-making, and traditional crafts.
๐ฅณ Community Spirit
Reconnect with friends, meet new neighbors, and celebrate together in the true spirit of the Lunar New Year.
๐๏ธ Event Schedule
4:00 PM โ 6:15 PM
โข Opening Remarks
โข Gold Summit Dragon Dance
โข Nusantara Arts โ Indonesian Performances
โข JGB SHIBUKI โ Japanese Drumming
โข Grace Tiedemann โ Chinese Dance
โข Tinikling Dance Blast
โข Chinese Club โ Traditional Dance
6:30 PM โ 8:00 PM
๐ผ Classical Chinese Concert, featuring:
โข Butterfly Loversโ Violin Concerto โ Program note by Dr. Andrew Lin, member of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, and Lily Li, Vice President for Competitions (2025โ2026), New York State Music Teachers Association; Director, Lily Li Piano Studio LLC; Community Collaborative Pianist, SUNY Fredonia School of Music
โข Ziqiao Hing โ Traditional Chinese Instrument Pipa
โข Buffalo Chinese School 5th Grade Chorus
๐ Special Highlight: Niagara Falls Illumination
Get ready for a breathtaking moment!
๐ 10:00 PM on February 20, 2026
Niagara Falls will light up in stunning colors to celebrate APAPA Lunar New Year โ proudly sponsored by the Niagara Falls Illumination Board. ๐๐ฎ
Donโt miss this unforgettable celebration!
๐๏ธ Admission & Gifts
๐ Free General Admission
๐ Donate $20 or more to support the event and receive a Lunar New Year gift, available for pickup at the APAPA table.
โข Proof of RSVP and donation required
โข Limited supply โ gifts are not guaranteed for day-of donations
โข Every $20 donated = one additional gift
๐ Follow us on Facebook: APAPA Buffalo-Niagara for updates and future events.
We canโt wait to celebrate with you โ see you there! ๐งก
#APAPA #APAPABNC #LunarNewYear #YearOfTheHorse #AAPICommunity #BuffaloWNY #CulturalCelebration
๐ Date: February 20, 2026
๐ Time: 4:00 PM โ 8:00 PM
๐ Location: Buffalo AKG Art Museum
๐ Event Highlights
โจ Traditional Performances
Experience the richness of Asian cultures through vibrant performances, including dragon dance, Japanese drumming, Chinese traditional dance, instrumental music, and more.
๐ฒ Culinary Delights
Enjoy a delicious selection of Asian cuisine featuring Lunar New Year dishes symbolizing luck, prosperity, and good fortune.
๐จ Interactive Workshops
Fun, hands-on activities for all ages, including calligraphy, lantern-making, and traditional crafts.
๐ฅณ Community Spirit
Reconnect with friends, meet new neighbors, and celebrate together in the true spirit of the Lunar New Year.
๐๏ธ Event Schedule
4:00 PM โ 6:15 PM
โข Opening Remarks
โข Gold Summit Dragon Dance
โข Nusantara Arts โ Indonesian Performances
โข JGB SHIBUKI โ Japanese Drumming
โข Grace Tiedemann โ Chinese Dance
โข Tinikling Dance Blast
โข Chinese Club โ Traditional Dance
6:30 PM โ 8:00 PM
๐ผ Classical Chinese Concert, featuring:
โข Butterfly Loversโ Violin Concerto โ Program note by Dr. Andrew Lin, member of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, and Lily Li, Vice President for Competitions (2025โ2026), New York State Music Teachers Association; Director, Lily Li Piano Studio LLC; Community Collaborative Pianist, SUNY Fredonia School of Music
โข Ziqiao Hing โ Traditional Chinese Instrument Pipa
โข Buffalo Chinese School 5th Grade Chorus
๐ Special Highlight: Niagara Falls Illumination
Get ready for a breathtaking moment!
๐ 10:00 PM on February 20, 2026
Niagara Falls will light up in stunning colors to celebrate APAPA Lunar New Year โ proudly sponsored by the Niagara Falls Illumination Board. ๐๐ฎ
Donโt miss this unforgettable celebration!
๐๏ธ Admission & Gifts
๐ Free General Admission
๐ Donate $20 or more to support the event and receive a Lunar New Year gift, available for pickup at the APAPA table.
โข Proof of RSVP and donation required
โข Limited supply โ gifts are not guaranteed for day-of donations
โข Every $20 donated = one additional gift
๐ Follow us on Facebook: APAPA Buffalo-Niagara for updates and future events.
We canโt wait to celebrate with you โ see you there! ๐งก
#APAPA #APAPABNC #LunarNewYear #YearOfTheHorse #AAPICommunity #BuffaloWNY #CulturalCelebration
Location
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
1285 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222, USA
1285 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222, USA
Date & Time
February 20th, 2026, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Performers
ๆดชๆขไนZiqiao Hong
Ziqiao Hong is a senior student at the University at Buffalo with nearly 10 years of professional experience specializing in the pipa, a traditional Chinese instrument, and holds a Grade 9 certification from the China Nationalities Orchestra Society. As a pipa performer, she has participated in numerous high-profile events, including the University at Buffalo Chinese Students and Scholars Association (UBCSSA) Mid-Autumn Festival and Spring Festival celebrations, the 2023 Great New York State Fair in Syracuse, and the 2024 Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Event. Her performances showcase the richness of Chinese musical heritage to diverse audiences, reflecting both her technical proficiency and dedication to preserving and sharing traditional Chinese culture.