Parks and Gardens as Spaces to Celebrate Lunar New Year

Parks and gardens serve as communal spaces that bring people together. As such, there are good reasons for them to host events and activities that celebrate Lunar New Year, an important festival deeply rooted in Asian cultures.

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February 4, 2024, 7:00 AM PST

By Clement Lau


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Евгений Вершинин / Allen Park

Parks and recreation agencies play a pivotal role in celebrating and promoting cultural diversity. Specifically, park agencies serve as facilitators and promoters of cultural diversity by actively engaging with communities, organizing inclusive events, providing educational resources, and creating environments that celebrate the richness of various traditions. Through these efforts, we contribute to creating more harmonious, connected, and culturally aware societies.

Lunar New Year, a festive celebration deeply rooted in Asian cultures, holds immense significance and has become an integral part of global cultural diversity. As park planner Clement Lau explains in this article, park agencies should consider offering programs to celebrate the Lunar New Year to:

  • Celebrate cultural diversity;
  • Engage communities;
  • Provide educational opportunities;
  • Promote Inclusivity;
  • Create economic opportunities; and
  • Attract tourists.

By embracing and celebrating the traditions associated with the Lunar New Year, parks and gardens become vibrant spaces where people from all walks of life can come together to share in the richness of global cultures, creating a more interconnected and inclusive society.

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