Three Chinese student groups are ringing in the start of the new lunar year and the year of the horse in the spirit of collaboration. This year’s annual China Night celebration will be put on by the Chinese Students and Scholars Association, Huafeng Magazine and the Chinese Philanthropic Leadership Association. This year’s theme for China Night is “A Night in the Life” of a Chinese student, and the aim is to show true Chinese culture while taking the international students back to when they were growing up in their native country. Typically, Chinese New Year is a 15-day celebration when Chinese families get together to honor the spring festival with food and gifts, but because the international Chinese students are unable to spend the New Year with their families in China, China Night will give them an opportunity to celebrate together. China Night took place in the EMU Ballroom on Friday.
To celebrate Lunar New Year, the University of Oregon Vietnamese Student Association is hosting their annual Tet Celebration at the Many Nations Longhouse. The purpose of this year’s Tet Celebration is to educate people about Vietnam’s biggest holiday of the year and how it reflects their vibrant culture by showcasing Vietnam’s food, dance and games. The event includes a traditional lion dancer performance, classic Vietnamese games and talking about other aspects of Lunar New Year. The UO VSA annual Tet Celebration took place at the Many Nations Longhouse on Friday.
University of Oregon dance group K. Aire performs their set at China Night. Three Chinese student groups ring in the start of the new lunar year and the year of the horse in the spirit of collaboration at the annual China Night in the EMU Ballroom on Friday, Jan. 31. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
University of Oregon junior Steven Rao sets up his electric guitar before a performance at China Night. Three Chinese student groups ring in the start of the new lunar year and the year of the horse in the spirit of collaboration at the annual China Night in the EMU Ballroom on Friday, Jan. 31. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
The Chinese-American Benevolent Association performs their Lunar New Year act with traditional Lunar New Year dragon costumes. The University of Oregon Vietnamese Student Association ring in the start of the new lunar year and the year of the horse during their Tet Celebration at the Many Nations Longhouse on Friday, Jan. 31. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
A worker uses the spotlight to light the stage during China Night. Three Chinese student groups ring in the start of the new lunar year and the year of the horse in the spirit of collaboration at the annual China Night in the EMU Ballroom on Friday, Jan. 31. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
A high school student stretches before performing at the Tet Celebration. The University of Oregon Vietnamese Student Association ring in the start of the new lunar year and the year of the horse during their Tet Celebration at the Many Nations Longhouse on Friday, Jan. 31. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Taidou Huang, right, adds humor to the show, while performing a skit with Chang Qu. Three Chinese student groups ring in the start of the new lunar year and the year of the horse in the spirit of collaboration at the annual China Night in the EMU Ballroom on Friday, Jan. 31. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)
A dance crew performs during the second act of the night. Three Chinese student groups ring in the start of the new lunar year and the year of the horse in the spirit of collaboration at the annual China Night in the EMU Ballroom on Friday, Jan. 31. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)
Vietnamese Student Association coordinator Kim Pham gives directions to the performers before the start of the Tet Celebration. The University of Oregon Vietnamese Student Association ring in the start of the new lunar year and the year of the horse during their Tet Celebration at the Many Nations Longhouse on Friday, Jan. 31. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
The Chinese-American Benevolent Association performs their Lunar New Year act with traditional Lunar New Year dragon costumes. The University of Oregon Vietnamese Student Association ring in the start of the new lunar year and the year of the horse during their Tet Celebration at the Many Nations Longhouse on Friday, Jan. 31. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
The UO CSSA pose for a picture at the end of the show. Three Chinese student groups ring in the start of the new lunar year and the year of the horse in the spirit of collaboration at the annual China Night in the EMU Ballroom on Friday, Jan. 31. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)
University of Oregon sophomore Christian Cabalo takes a funny photo with a dragon at the Tet Celebration. The University of Oregon Vietnamese Student Association ring in the start of the new lunar year and the year of the horse during their Tet Celebration at the Many Nations Longhouse on Friday, Jan. 31. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
A dragon from the Chinese-American Benevolent Association performs its Lunar New Year act with traditional Lunar New Year dragon costumes. The University of Oregon Vietnamese Student Association ring in the start of the new lunar year and the year of the horse during their Tet Celebration at the Many Nations Longhouse on Friday, Jan. 31. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Hundreds gathered Friday night at China Night in the Erb Memorial Union Ballroom. Three Chinese student groups ring in the start of the new lunar year and the year of the horse in the spirit of collaboration at the annual China Night in the EMU Ballroom on Friday, Jan. 31. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
University of Oregon freshman Taidou Huang shows off some dance moves during China Night. Three Chinese student groups ring in the start of the new lunar year and the year of the horse in the spirit of collaboration at the annual China Night in the EMU Ballroom on Friday, Jan. 31. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
A band sets up behind stage at China Night while the emcee is kept busy entertaining the crowd. Three Chinese student groups ring in the start of the new lunar year and the year of the horse in the spirit of collaboration at the annual China Night in the EMU Ballroom on Friday, Jan. 31. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
A large dance group performs a high energy dance routine during the annual China Night, celebrating the Chinese New Year. Three Chinese student groups ring in the start of the new lunar year and the year of the horse in the spirit of collaboration at the annual China Night in the EMU Ballroom on Friday, Jan. 31. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)
University of Oregon junior Steven Rao performs on the electric guitar at China Night. Three Chinese student groups ring in the start of the new lunar year and the year of the horse in the spirit of collaboration at the annual China Night in the EMU Ballroom on Friday, Jan. 31. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Chinese international student Xin Xin sings during one of the final acts at China Night. Three Chinese student groups ring in the start of the new lunar year and the year of the horse in the spirit of collaboration at the annual China Night in the EMU Ballroom on Friday, Jan. 31. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Chinese international student Xin Xin, left, sings as a dance group practices their routine backstage. Three Chinese student groups ring in the start of the new lunar year and the year of the horse in the spirit of collaboration at the annual China Night in the EMU Ballroom on Friday, Jan. 31. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)
The band Asteroid bring the energy of the event up as they perform a variety of songs. Three Chinese student groups ring in the start of the new lunar year and the year of the horse in the spirit of collaboration at the annual China Night in the EMU Ballroom on Friday, Jan. 31. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)
Singer Chang Qu performs a slow song midway through the night’s event. Three Chinese student groups ring in the start of the new lunar year and the year of the horse in the spirit of collaboration at the annual China Night in the EMU Ballroom on Friday, Jan. 31. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)
Intricate patterns are drawn on the head of the dragon costume from the Chinese-American Benevolent Association. The University of Oregon Vietnamese Student Association ring in the start of the new lunar year and the year of the horse during their Tet Celebration at the Many Nations Longhouse on Friday, Jan. 31. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
University of Oregon students Thuy Ann Nguyen and Tiffany Dinh set up the photo booth at the Tet Celebration. The University of Oregon Vietnamese Student Association ring in the start of the new lunar year and the year of the horse during their Tet Celebration at the Many Nations Longhouse on Friday, Jan. 31. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
A dance group performs at the start of the show. Three Chinese student groups ring in the start of the new lunar year and the year of the horse in the spirit of collaboration at the annual China Night in the EMU Ballroom on Friday, Jan. 31. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)
The band Asteroid warms up backstage as they wait to perform. Three Chinese student groups ring in the start of the new lunar year and the year of the horse in the spirit of collaboration at the annual China Night in the EMU Ballroom on Friday, Jan. 31. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)