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Herricks Today
By the People, for the People
Herricks High School Club Hosts Vibrant Lunar New Year Celebration
Students at Denton Avenue Elementary treated to traditional dances, yo-yo demos, and a dragon dance.
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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Students at Herricks' Denton Avenue Elementary School were recently treated to a thrilling Lunar New Year performance by members of the Herricks High School Asian American Culture Club. The celebration featured a variety of captivating performances that both entertained and educated the audience, including traditional Chinese dances, a Chinese yo-yo demonstration, and a spectacular dragon dance.
Why it matters
The event provided a meaningful opportunity for elementary students to learn about Lunar New Year traditions in an engaging, interactive setting while fostering appreciation for cultural heritage and diversity across the Herricks school community.
The details
The Lunar New Year celebration featured traditional Chinese dances that showcased grace and storytelling through movement, as well as a thrilling Chinese yo-yo demonstration displaying impressive skill, coordination and timing. The highlight of the event was a spectacular dragon dance that wound its way through the gym, energizing the crowd and bringing the spirit of the Lunar New Year to life.
- The celebration took place recently at Herricks' Denton Avenue Elementary School.
The players
Herricks High School Asian American Culture Club
A student organization at Herricks High School that brought the Lunar New Year celebration to Denton Avenue Elementary.
Denton Avenue Elementary School
The elementary school where the Lunar New Year celebration was held, with students in attendance.
The takeaway
The Lunar New Year celebration organized by the Herricks High School Asian American Culture Club showcased the power of cultural exchange and diversity to inspire and educate students, strengthening the bonds within the Herricks school community.
