ISA students utilized paper lanterns hanging from the lights and candles on each table to transform Detchon Hall into a more colorful and intimate place to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
Shun Umehara ’11 explained that Japan no longer celebrates the Lunar New Year, but he read aloud and translated three haikus that capture the spirit of the season.
Ian Low ’13
Students, along with Dean of Students Mike Raters ’85, dig in to the delicious food served at the celebration.
For the celebration's opening scene, Ky Tran ’14 switched roles from the god of prosperity to the wise old man who tamed the monster Nian.
Director of Off-Campus Studies and International Students David Clapp admires the work the ISA students put into the event.
Seven lucky guests won gifts at the event, including this umbrella.
Event co-organizer Tommy Le thanks guests for attending, with special thanks to the Community Friends host families for their encouragement, support, and hospitality.
Professor of Religion David Blix ’70 opens the party gift offered him by Anh Nguyen ’14.
ISA students utilized paper lanterns hanging from the lights and candles on each table to transform Detchon Hall into a more colorful and intimate place to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
Shun Umehara ’11 explained that Japan no longer celebrates the Lunar New Year, but he read aloud and translated three haikus that capture the spirit of the season.
Event co-organizer Tommy Le thanks guests for attending, with special thanks to the Community Friends host families for their encouragement, support, and hospitality.