Chinese New Year and Asian Cultural Programs
Celebrate East Asian heritage with immersive, artist-led cultural programs that highlight the richness, diversity, and artistry of Chinese, Japanese, and other East Asian traditions. We offer a wide range of customizable performances and educational experiences designed to deepen students’ understanding of East Asian cultures through music, dance, storytelling, and the performing arts. Whether it’s a Lunar New Year celebration, or a single assembly, our programs provide engaging, age-appropriate experiences tailored to your curriculum and event goals.
Recent Programs Have Included:
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Chinese Lunar New Year at Monarch Corners, New Rochelle, NY
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Chinese Lunar New Year at Stepping Stones Museum for Children
- Chinese Lunar New Year at Naramake Elementary School
Program Design and Themes
Each program can be tailored to highlight specific East Asian cultures, regions, musical traditions, or historical themes. Programs can focus on:
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Traditional Music and Instruments — Explore the sounds of instruments such as the guzheng, erhu, pipa, shamisen, taiko drums, and other regional instruments that have shaped East Asian music.
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Dance and Movement — Experience traditional and contemporary dances, including Chinese ribbon and lion dances, Japanese classical and folk dances, and Balinese or Lao ceremonial movements.
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Storytelling and Festivals — Learn the history and cultural significance behind Lunar New Year, Mid-Autumn Festival, and other celebrations through performance and interactive activities.
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Hands-On Workshops — Engage students directly through music, dance or martial arts demonstrations.
How to Begin
To help us design the best experience for your school or organization, please share your top three preferred cultural themes or program topics. This allows us to match you with the artists and presenters best suited to your schedule, grade levels, and learning objectives.
Together, we’ll create a memorable East Asian cultural experience that celebrates heritage, artistry, and creativity.
Sample Programs Offered by NICE
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Chinese Traditional Dance — Including lion dance, ribbon dance, and folk storytelling.
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Japanese Traditional Dance & Martial Arts — Showcasing Noh, Kabuki, Bon Odori, and samurai-inspired movement.
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Chinese, Japanese, and East Asian Music — Featuring instruments such as guzheng, erhu, shamisen, and taiko drums.
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Festivals and Holiday Celebrations — Lunar New Year, Mid-Autumn Festival, and other traditional observances.
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South and Southeast Asian Programs — Indian Bhangra, Gatka, Diwali and Vaisakhi celebrations; Traditional Laos and Balinese dance.
