Two GSP students pose with Chinese calligraphy during the Lunar New Year celebration at the International Center UC Davis.

Lunar New Year Celebrations

Each year, students and staff celebrate Lunar New Year at the UC Davis International Center. Activities include games, music, calligraphy, food and more.

"The Lunar New Year celebration is such an incredible experience!" said Shuyi Li, a Chinese GSP student from the University of Tokyo. "From practicing calligraphy to sharing festive foods, every activity brought people together in the spirit of the holiday. It was the perfect blend of cultural immersion and pure fun. Feeling grateful to be part of such a warm and welcoming community at UC Davis, I can’t wait to make even more memories like these!"
Two GSP students pose with Chinese calligraphy during the Lunar New Year celebration at the International Center UC Davis.
Three GSP students pose during the Lunar New Year celebration
GSP student Shuyi Li poses with Chinese calligraphy
GSP student Shuyi Li teaches staff member Alex Hovan how to do Chinese calligraphy
A GSP student practices Chinese calligraphy
GSP student shows another student how to paint Chinese calligraphy
A GSP student paints calligraphy during a Lunar New Year celebration
close up of one student's Year of the Snake art
GSP students pose with their calligraphy next to staff member Xin Chen
A student poses with Lunar New Year celebration props
A GSP student shows off his Year of the Snake calligraphy
a group of students help themselves to the Chinese dinner buffet
GSP students enjoy games and food during the Lunar New Year celebration
students play games at night during the Lunar New Year celebration