Manhasset Students Celebrate Lunar New Year

Seventh- and eighth-graders mark the holiday with traditional foods, calligraphy, and Mandarin greetings.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

Students at Manhasset Secondary School celebrated Lunar New Year with a weeklong observance that included sampling Chinese and Taiwanese treats, writing down their hopes for the new year, recording Mandarin video messages, and practicing Chinese calligraphy in the school library.

Why it matters

The annual Lunar New Year celebration at Manhasset Secondary provides students an opportunity to deepen their understanding of Chinese language and culture, while also sharing the holiday's traditions with their classmates.

The details

In Ms. Zhou's Chinese language classes, students sampled traditional foods, wrote down their wishes for the new year, and recorded video messages in Mandarin wishing the community a happy and prosperous new year. Seventh graders also visited the school library to practice Chinese calligraphy, learning how to form characters using brush and ink and focusing on writing phrases and characters representing good fortune and happiness.

  • The weeklong Lunar New Year observance took place at Manhasset Secondary School.

The players

Manhasset Secondary School

A public secondary school serving students in Manhasset, New York.

Ms. Zhou

A Chinese language teacher at Manhasset Secondary School.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“Wishing everyone a Happy New Year! May everything go as you wish. Good luck in the Year of the Horse!”

— Students

The takeaway

The Lunar New Year celebration at Manhasset Secondary School allows students to immerse themselves in Chinese language and culture, fostering a deeper appreciation for diversity and cultural exchange within the school community.