Andover residents have the chance to celebrate the Chinese New Year with Chinese music, martial arts and food.
The Andover Chinese Cultural Exchange will celebrate the Chinese New Year - "Year of the Dragon" - on Sunday, Jan. 29 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the China Blossom, 946 Osgood St., North Andover.
"Chinese New Year is the most important of the traditional Chinese holidays and is a time to bring family together for feasting and celebration," according to the organization. "Guests will indulge in a dim sum buffet, enjoy gong fu (kung fu) and lion dance demonstrations by Yang Martial Arts, traditional Chinese dances, and live cultural music."
World-renowned player Zhan-tao Lin will impress the crowd with the Er-hu, which is similar to a violin with an exception of two strings.
In addition, Shin-Yi Yang will perform on the Gu-zheng, or zither, an ancient Chinese instrument that has strings that are plucked like a guitar's.
Tickets are $25 per adult, $20 for seniors and children under age 11, and $9 children under age 5. Proceeds will benefit ACCE.
Seating is limited.
For more information or to register, visityearofdragon.eventbrite.com or contact Richard SooHoo at richsoohoo@aol.com or call 978-470-2293.
