Acton's 275th Celebrates Chinese New Year
| Hours: | 2:00-10:00 PM |
| Ages: | Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Indoor, Outdoor |
| Cost: | see below |
| Category: | Fairs & Festivals |
The Town of Acton, Acton Chinese Language School (ACLS) and Acton-Boxborough Cultural Council (ABCC) proudly present 'Acton’s 275th Anniversary & 2011 Chinese New Year Celebration' on Saturday, February 19, 2011 at Acton-Boxborough Regional High School, 36 Charter Road, Acton.
As we know, Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) is the most important festivity in China. The upcoming Chinese New Year, the Year of the Rabbit, starts on February 3, 2011.
The exciting and fantastic activities running from 2:00pm to 10:00pm, include a Music & Dance Performance, Dragon, Lion & Ribbon Dance, Martial Arts & Tai Chi Demonstrations, Festival Dinner, Fireworks, Chinese New Year Prints (年画) Workshop, Chinese Paper Cutting, Chinese Crafts Workshop, Lantern Making Workshop, Wrist Band Workshop & Face Painting, Chinese Arts & Calligraphy Exhibitions and Demonstrations, Chinese Riddle (灯谜) & English Riddle Guessing Games, Acton History Exhibition, Acton Boxborough Cultural Council (ABCC) Exhibition, Chinese Music Instruments Demonstration & Kids Activities, Chinese Arts/Crafts/Lantern/Traditional Clothing Sale etc. The Acton Minutemen will perform musket volley outside of the high school at 2:00pm to kick off the celebration and at Leary Field.
**Please Note: FIREWORKS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO SUSTAINED WINDS.
We are looking forward to seeing you at the Acton-Boxborough Regional High School on February 19 to experience this great dual celebration of Acton’s history together!
Best wishes to a happy, healthy and prosperous new year!
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Performance and dinner tickets are available online from January 3 to February 15 at http://www.acls-ma.org/online_buy.php. Fireworks and many activities are free!
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36 Charter Road, Acton, MA, 01720 map
Phone: 978-929-6640
36 Charter Road, Acton, MA. Located on the A-B School Campus. Indoor activities will be at the High School.
FIREWORKS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WIND - Fireworks viewing will be at Leary Field, also located on the school campus.
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- Indoor activities, fireworks at night at Leary Field. Dress for the weather. If you do not purchase food ticket in advance, the Acton Lions will have their food booth open at Leary Field.
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