As we joyfully welcome the Year of the Horse, we wish all our friends and families a year full of strength, vitality, and forward momentum. Even amid falling snow, the community came together to celebrate tradition, culture, and connection—making this year’s Lunar New Year Celebration truly special.
Even snowy weather couldn’t stop our community from coming together to celebrate the Year of the Horse! Over 1,000 attendees joined us at Malden High School, filling the afternoon with laughter, warmth, and festive energy.
🎉 Community Leaders & Support
We were honored to welcome:
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Malden Mayor Gary Christenson
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Melrose Mayor Jennifer Grigoraitis
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Malden Superintendent Dr. Timothy Sippel
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City councilors & community representatives
Their support reinforces the Lunar New Year Celebration as a key event in Malden’s multicultural calendar.
🏮 Lunar New Year Fair Fun
Families explored over 20 cultural booths hosted by CCC, including:
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Lantern riddle guessing
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New Year printmaking & dough sculpture
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Chinese sachet crafting
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Calligraphy & paper cutting
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Face painting & ring toss
Kids and adults alike discovered Chinese arts and traditions in a playful, interactive way.
🍜 Delicious Treats & Comfort Foods
Guests enjoyed traditional & modern Chinese flavors, including:
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Curry fish balls, dumplings, jianbing, tanghulu
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Steamed meat buns, congee, milk tea, Chinese pastries
Perfect for a cozy snowy afternoon!
🎭 Performances That Inspire
The stage featured 18 dynamic acts:
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Lion dance, martial arts, classical dance
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Peking opera & modern bands
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Opera selections & a fashion showcase
Tradition meets creativity in every performance!
✉️ USPS Zodiac Stamp Unveiling
A highlight of the day: the Year of the Horse commemorative stamp unveiling with:
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Jim Murphy, Postmaster of Boston
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Anthony Calitri, USPS Customer Service Manager
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Mei Hung, CCC Executive Director
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Mayor Gary Christenson
A cherished moment for the entire community!
💛 Thank You to Our Volunteers & Partners
With 66 volunteers, sponsors, performers, vendors, and staff, this celebration was smooth, joyful, and unforgettable.
We look forward to celebrating together again next year—and continuing to honor community, culture, and connection!
