Celebrate the Chinese New Year and Year of the Tiger starting Feb 1

The Chinese New Year marks the transition between zodiac signs. Chinese New Year 2022 is from February 1 – February 15, 2022; ending with the Lantern Festival. It’s also referred to as the Lunar New Year because it marks the first new moon of the lunisolar calendars traditional to many east Asian countries.

Celebrate the the year of the Tiger in 2022.

If you want to have the best of luck during this next year, avoid these taboos during the Chinese New Year!

Find more details and fun facts about Chinese New Year at this website.

Celebrating Chinese New Year in Columbus

Read below for some fun events and offers to celebrate Chinese New Year in 2021 in Columbus

Global Engagement Night with OSU

February 1: Lunar New Year Celebration: Year of the Tiger. Global Engagement Night provides opportunities for international and domestic students to experience the diverse culture at Ohio State. Virtual discussions are held every Tuesday from 6-7 pm via CarmenZoom.

Global Engagement Night enables students to expand their global and cultural perspectives and celebrate students’ diverse experiences at Ohio State. Students will be led through informative presentations, engaging group discussions and interactive activities by peers in our Global Ambassador program. See all scheduled meeting topics here.

Lunar New Year Celebration with International Friendships (IFI)

IFI is a Christian community organization that works in partnership with universities and volunteers to promote friendship and hospitality for international students, scholars and family members. Programs and activities are open to students of all nationalities and religions; any international student, visiting scholar, or spouse who wants to get to know other international students and American volunteers can participate. Families are always welcome.

January 30, 2022 at 7:30 pm. Celebrate the Lunar New Year and the “Year of the Tiger” with a virtual event featuring a video, Instagram Live, prizes and more. Details here.

The local IFI non-profit organization has some local volunteers who are available to host small gatherings to learn about and celebrate the Lunar New Year on Friday night, January 28th. We invite you to get together with a small group of international friends to enjoy good fun, special activities, and a unique message about how the Lunar Year relates to the Bible.

If you are from a country that does not celebrate the Lunar New Year, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn and experience something new.

Location: IFY at Ohio State, 1520 Old Henderson Rd, Suite 200

Panda Express Lunar New Year Tradition

February 1, 2022. Panda Express is giving away red envelopes filled with good fortune to celebrate the start of the Lunar New Year on Feb 1. No purchase is necessary.

The special envelope includes a coupon for $5 off a Family Meal, and another for a FREE 22-oz. fountain drink. You’ll also find a collectible fortune card inspired by Panda Express’ signature lucky dishes. Each coupon expires April 1.

Chinese New Year Celebration by TheMix@columbus state

February 1, 6-8 pm. Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with a menu that will bring luck and prosperity in 2022. Join food writer and chef-instructor Shawnie Kelley at Mitchell Hall as she guides you through techniques for making recipes considered significant during the Chinese New Year celebration and meant to bring good fortune. Cost is $75; now SOLD OUT.

Molly Woo’s Chinese New Year feature

February 1-14: Serving the Chinese New Year feature, Lobster and Shrimp Fried Rice. Sweet and spicy fried rice, snow peas, pineapple salsa for $24.99