Holidays and celebrations

Chinese New Year

When: 1st day of the first month of the Chinese calendar (between January 21 and February 20)

Chinese New Year is the festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional Chinese calendar. The celebration is often characterized by a dinner, fireworks and firecrackers, and red envelopes for money exchange.

Programming Suggestion: Classical musicians from China, C-Pop, educational talk on the holiday and its traditions

Independence Day (U.S.) When: July 4

Independence Day, also known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States marking the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Families typically celebrate the holiday with fireworks, a picnic or barbecue, alcohol consumption, and the colors of the American flag.

Programming Suggestion: Songs about America, songs with themes of patriotism

Oktoberfest

When: September/October

Oktoberfest is the world's largest Volksfest (beer festival and traveling funfair) and is held in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. Other cities around the world hold celebrations modeled after the original Munich event. Celebrations involve alcohol consumption (specifically beer), parades, food, and dancing.

Programming Suggestion: Traditional German brass band styles, polka, party music mix