Lunar New Year 2025, Year of the Snake

On February 8, 2025, Pearl S. Buck International welcomed hundreds of guests to its historic estate in Perkasie for a vibrant celebration of the Lunar New Year. Co-hosted with the Central Bucks Chinese-American Association, the event brought families and community members together to usher in the Year of the Snake through art, music, food, and shared tradition.

巴克斯郡千人共庆蛇年
文化盛宴精彩纷呈

2月8日，农历正月十一，巴克斯郡中博华人协会（CBCA）与赛珍珠国际（PBI）在诺贝尔文学奖得主赛珍珠故居——这一占地68英亩的国家历史遗址——联合举办盛大的新年庆典，吸引上千名当地居民参与，共享节日喜悦。

Performances

A variety of live performances brought movement, sound, and color to the celebration. Guests enjoyed a dynamic mix of traditional and contemporary showcases, including fan dances, group dance routines, and traditional music, and other captivating performances.

Cultural Stations

Scattered across the estate were activity stations designed to encourage hands-on learning and engagement for all ages. Guests could explore Chinese calligraphy, face painting, and a lively Kahoot! trivia game on Lunar New Year traditions, led by CBCA youth volunteers. The chopstick challenge drew both kids and adults into friendly competition, while other stations offered paper cutting, shadow puppets, traditional costume displays, hand-painting activities, and a tea ceremony demonstration. Each station provided a unique glimpse into Chinese culture, inviting visitors to participate, create, and connect.