Pearl Buck House to Host Lunar New Year Celebration

Annual event features music, dance, food, and tours to mark the Year of the Fire Horse.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

The Pearl S. Buck House in Perkasie, Pennsylvania is hosting a Lunar New Year celebration on February 21, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event, organized with the Central Bucks Chinese American Association, will feature activities for children, live music and dance performances, food vendors, an Asian fashion display, a tea ceremony, and tours of the historic house.

Why it matters

The Lunar New Year is a major holiday in China and other Asian countries, marking the arrival of spring. Pearl Buck, a Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, was raised in China by missionary parents and is known for her books and humanitarian efforts, making the Pearl Buck House an appropriate venue for this cultural celebration.

The details

The 2026 Lunar New Year celebration at the Pearl Buck House will commemorate the Year of the Fire Horse, a symbol of freedom, energy, intensity, and potential chaos. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children, with a family package available for two adults and two children at $32.

  • The Lunar New Year celebration will take place on February 21, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The players

Pearl S. Buck House

A historic house in Perkasie, Pennsylvania that was the home of Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Pearl Buck, who was raised in China by missionary parents.

Central Bucks Chinese American Association

A local organization co-hosting the Lunar New Year celebration at the Pearl Buck House.

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What’s next

Tickets for the Lunar New Year celebration at the Pearl Buck House can be purchased on the venue's website.

The takeaway

The Pearl Buck House's Lunar New Year celebration provides an opportunity for the local community to experience and learn about Chinese culture and heritage, while also honoring the legacy of the renowned author who lived in the home.