Lunar New Year Celebration
Tuesday, February 11 | 11:30 am – 2 pm | SSC Quad
Join us for a celebration of the Year of the Snake at IVC, filled with cultural gallery walk, food, and traditional dances and cultural performances.
Lunar New Year, also known as Spring Festival or Chūnjié (in China), Tết (in Vietnam), Seollal (in Korea), or Losar (in Tibet), is one of the most celebrated festivals in Asia. Celebrate the Year of the Snake at IVC as you learn more about the history, cultural traditions, art, and music of Lunar New Year.
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Events in Our Community
UVSA TẾT FESTIVAL
Friday, January 31 - Sunday, February 2 | Times Vary | Garden Grove Park | More Info »
UVSA Tết Festival celebrates Vietnamese heritage, such as: Vietnamese cultural village, live entertainment, the Miss Vietnam of Southern California pageant, festive games and rides, a variety of local food vendors, and a dazzling firecracker show celebrating the new year.
Lunar New Year Celebration: The Wood Snake Festival
Saturday, February 1 | Noon - 3 pm | The Market Place, Tustin | More Info »
It’s the Year of the Wood Snake. Come enjoy martial arts, choir, and drummers performances, lion and dragon dances, and more!
Lunar New Year Celebration: Garden of Good Fortune
Saturday, February 8 | 11 am - 1 pm | Fashion Island Newport Beach | More Info »
Celebrate and embrace the spirit of Lunar New Year with a live calligraphy demonstration, kite painting, sweet treats, and a special lion dance performance.
Lunar New Year Celebration
Sunday, February 9 | Noon - 3 pm | Irvine Spectrum Center | More Info »
Join us as we celebrate The Year of the Snake. Enjoy a vibrant afternoon filled with a traditional lion dance, captivating martial arts demonstrations, live instrumental performances, and more.
O.C. Lantern Festival 2025
Saturday, February 22 | 11 am | Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall | More Info »
This festival includes: Music and Dance Performances by local community and professional groups and Pacific Symphony musicians, Lantern Decorating, Riddles, Dragon Dance, Photo Opportunities, Food and more!
For additional Lunar New Year events in our community, visit Enjoy OC.
IVC Communities
Asian American and Pacific Islander Club
The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Club is dedicated to promoting public awareness of the cultures, history, and struggles of Asian American and Pacific Islander peoples. The Club strives to educate the community on AAPI-related topics through events and volunteer work, helping to support and increase the influence of AAPI cultures in the community. More Info »
ELEVATE AAPI
ELEVATE AAPI @IVC (Equitable Learning Experience Valuing Achievement, Transfer and Empowering Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders) is designed to better serve Irvine Valley College’s students and the local community through targeted initiatives and expanded resources. More Info »
Fellowship Exchange of Lessons Learned and Academic Support (IVC FELLAS)
TBA | 3:30 – 5 pm | SSC 260KIVC FELLAS (formerly EMCEES) is a DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) driven male initiative focused on student success and community engagement for the college’s self-identified men of color students, staff, and faculty. This brotherhood was created to encourage college completion and transfer and to establish a sense of belonging. All are welcome. More Info »
Indonesian Cultural Club
The Indonesian Cultural Club hopes to connect all Indonesian students in IVC together and provide them with an Indonesian community for them to be comfortable and have fun throughout their time in IVC. We hope to make club events and meetings regularly so that the Indonesian students will be able to make connections with other students. More Info »
International Student Club
International Student Club: The International Students club has been founded for the purpose of: Promoting greater diversity in the IVC community; Providing International students an opportunity to unite with others who share the common experience of studying abroad in the US; Encouraging international students to engage in IVC campus activities and programs; Assisting international students in gaining a better understanding of American culture and adjusting to life in the IVC community. More Info »
Japanese Club
The Japanese Club serves as a cultural exchange club. It provides a social environment for both Japanese exchange students and students who are interested in Japanese culture and language. More Info »
South Asian Student Association (SASA)
The South Asian Student Association (SASA) is dedicated to fostering a supportive community and promoting cultural awareness, education, and interaction among students of South Asian descent and the wider IVC community. We believe in embracing cultural diversity and equity and strive to create a welcoming environment for all members , regardless of race. More Info »
Vietnamese Student Association
The Vietnamese club is an organization that provides a safe and engaging environment for all members to share the experience of learning more about the Vietnamese culture. Food, tradition, and the history of Vietnam will be celebrated and taught through a series of meetings and events throughout the year. More Info »
Womxn of Color Collective (WoCC)
TBA | 3 – 4:40 pm | SAC 120 and via Zoom (Hybrid)The WoCC is a group dedicated to building community and empowering self-identified womxn of color students, staff, and faculty. Womxn is used in place of “women” to be inclusive of all gender experiences surrounding femininity. Non-female-identifying students, such as non-binary and gender-expansive, are explicitly invited and welcome. More Info »
IVC Courses Related to Lunar New Year
- ANTH 3 – Culture and Language
- ARTH 22 – Survey of Asian Art
- ARTH 24 – Ancient Art
- CHI 1 – Beginning Chinese I
- CHI 2 – Beginning Chinese II
- CHI 3 – Intermediate Chinese I
- CHI 4 – Intermediate Chinese II
- COMM 9 – Intercultural Communication
- ETHN 10 – Introduction to Ethnic Studies
- ETHN 20 – Introduction to Asian American Studies
- HIST 30 – History of Ethnicity and Culture in the United States
- HIST 40 – The History of East Asia Before 1800
- HIST 41 – The History of East Asia Since 1800
- HUM 21 – Introduction to Asian Religions
IVC Resources
- IVC Library — Visit the IVC Library Lunar New Year resource guide to find books, articles, art images, and streaming videos on topics including history, art, film, music, and food.
- CANAAPI Learning Center — The Center for Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander (CANAAPI) is a dedicated space and resource center open to all IVC students. Amenities include study spaces, printers, computer workstations, and lounge. Check their calendar for upcoming events and workshops!
- ELEVATE AAPI @ IVC — (Equitable Learning Experience Valuing Achievement, Transfer and Empowering Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders) is designed to better serve Irvine Valley College’s students and the local community through targeted initiatives and expanded resources.
- ELEVATE AAPI Learning Community — yearlong cohort where students can take UC/CSU required transferable courses in a community of supportive students and faculty
- ELEVATE AAPI EMPOWER Tracks — uplifts IVC students to empower and successfully engage with their new college community while building awareness of the resources and opportunities available to successfully reach their goals through academic supports, workshops, and other campus activities.
Community Resources
- Center for Asian Americans in Action (Advocacy Group)
- Asian Americans Advancing Justice (Legal Services)
- Asian American and Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus Resource List
- Orange County Asian Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) — Adult, Children, Special Groups-Mental Health, Employment Assistance, Advocacy