Celebrate the magic of the 3rd Annual Lexington Lantern Festival this Lunar New Year at a free, family-friendly event full of creativity and community spirit, on Saturday 2/8! For all the details, go to https://lantern.newlegacyculturalcenter.org.
Lexington’s F_T_RE – All That’s Missing Is U!
2025 CAAL and CAAL PAC Candidate Forum
📅 February 9 | 2:00 – 4:00 PMYou are invited to the CAAL and CAAL PAC 2025 Candidate Forum on Saturday, February 9, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. For decades, CAAL has hosted its annual Candidate Forum to provide a platform for candidates to introduce themselves and discuss key issues affecting our community. This event offers residents an opportunity to make informed voting decisions. CAAL PAC’s endorsements have consistently proven valuable to candidate campaigns.
📌 Register here:Zoom Registration
Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to join the webinar.This year, all major town offices are contested, making your vote more important than ever. To help shape the discussion, we are collecting community questions for candidates running for Select Board, School Committee, and Planning Board.
🔹 Submit your questions anonymously:Google Form
Your participation will help shape Lexington’s future—don’t miss this chance to engage with the candidates!
The lanterns are up on the Depot Building! Huge thanks Yifang Gong and the team for working in the rain yesterday to get them up!
Hope this will brighten your day as it does for mine!
A great concluding to the incredible LexLux and ringing in the Lantern Festival.
Food of Love Festival is reported by the Boston Globe. Around 500 people joined the Food of Love Festival at Lexington High School on Jan 29 organized by CAAL Youth Leadership Council. People at all ages enjoyed a delicious showcase of Lunar New Year cuisine, and culture activities, and honoring for the first time, Lunar New Year is an official holiday in the Lexington Public Schools.
Please enjoy the photo album by Dongxu Shan
Please enjoy the photo album by John Zhao
Happy Lunar New Year! Today is the New Year’s Day
Today’s Lex250 calendar keepers include CAAL Youth Leadership Council who organized the Food of Love Festival at LHS 4-7:30. Enjoy traditional performances, storytelling, and a delicious showcase of Lunar New Year cuisine, honoring the diverse flavors and traditions of this special holiday.
This year marks a historic moment in Lexington—for the first time, Lunar New Year is an official holiday in the Lexington Public Schools calendar! 
This recognition reflects the growing appreciation for the cultural traditions of the vibrant AAPI community in Town of Lexington, MA.
Wonderful moments captured by our photographers at the CAAL Lunar New Year Gala on Jan 18!
Enjoy the photo album by Benjamin
Enjoy the Photo albums by John Zhao
Enjoy the video by LexMedia
Enjoy the video clip by Hongliang Hu
Watch the news report by EATV
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“CAAL Lunar New Year celebration was a total blast! Congratulations CAAL team on organizing such a hugely success event! Starting with the exciting dragon dance, followed by traditional performances – smooth, fluid dances, melodious music and martial arts had me captivated throughout! Loved that the program included an Indian dance and a performance by the Lexington Symphony. Very cool! The energy in the hallway was also through the roof with some amazing displays and friends catching up in the backdrop of the year of the snake! Happy year of the snake, everyone!! May the year bring wisdom, renewal and good fortune to us all!” -Vineeta Kumar
“I was honored to attend this enchanting celebration of East-West cultural tapestry, hosted by the Chinese American Association of Lexington – CAAL and Lexington Symphony. From the breathtaking performances to the warm community spirit, it was truly a night to remember. Events like these remind us of the beauty of diversity and the strength of our community when we come together to celebrate and learn from each other. A huge thank you to the organizers, performers, and everyone who made this event such a success. I am proud to be part of such a vibrant and inclusive community here in Lexington!” -Larry Freeman
Time: 4-7:30 pm on Jan 29
At Lexington High School
For the first time in Lexington’s proud and celebrated history, Lunar New Year is officially recognized as a school holiday! To celebrate this momentous occasion, we bring to you the Lunar New Year Food Festival. You will have the opportunity to embark on a culinary journey through East Asia and savor the rich delicacies prepared by vendors around Massachusetts.
Held on January 29th from 4:00 to 7:30pm and led by the Chinese American Association of Lexington’s Youth Leadership Council in collaboration with the LHS Asian Student Union (ASU), LHS Chinese Culture Club (CCC), Youth Reporters, LexiBright, and iSteam Academy, this event will truly be one to remember for all Lexington residents.
In addition to the classic dumplings, spring rolls, and scallion pancakes, you will also taste a series of dishes from different regions of China – experience the fiery Sichuan cuisine, the refreshing Hangzhou savories, the deliciously authentic Cantonese dishes, and the delicate selections of sushi. To finish off the experience, treat yourself to the fluffy and delectably juicy buns from a renowned lobster house in Boston.
After feasting, check out the various cultural booths and games: traditional paper cutting, Chinese painting, mahjong, face painting, handmade lanterns, the twelve zodiac signs, brush calligraphy, tea art, diabolo, shuttlecock kicking, photo booths, interactive games, and small cultural performances! Don’t miss out!
Buy tickets soon and enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience with friends and family!
1. Website link: https://caal-ma.org/lny2025/buy-tickets/
2. Zelle to treasurer@caal-ma.org
3. Venmo to @CAAL-Lexington, the last 4 digits of the phone number are 2775
4. PayPal to donation@caal-ma.org
Please be sure to include your name and number of tickets when paying through Zelle/Venmo/PayPal
Ticket price: $20 for adults, $10 for children 12 and under; $25 for adults and $15 for children when purchased on the day of the event.
Join us at the 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration Galain Lexington on Jan 18. The event is hosted by Chinese American Association of Lexington (CAAL) in partnership with Lexington Symphony, Lex250 and LPS Performing Art Department. We have prepared an unforgettable evening of music, dances, and other cultural performances. After more than four decades establishing the Gala as a town-wide tradition, this year marks the first time the Gala’s theme is dedicated to bridging the East and West—embracing a shared hope for a bright and prosperous future.
Looking forward to 2025, this year brings with it the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington, the first battle of the Revolutionary War. In celebrating this milestone, Lexington will not only honor its past legacy but also celebrate the continuing revolutionary ideals of unity and inclusivity. In a nation built by immigrants, these ideals remain essential as we work toward a more perfect union.
As we are preparing to ring in the Year of the Snake, we invite you to join us for this spectacular event. Whether you are a long-time resident of Lexington or a visitor from afar, the gala promises to be a night of wonder and inspiration.
The event is in part supported by Community Endowment of Lexington, the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Dana Hone Foundation.
Event Details:
Date: January 18, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Lexington High School, 251 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA 02421
Watch this video to preview some of the exciting performances for our Lunar New Year Festival!
To purchase tickets and for latest updates, visit the https://caal-ma.org/lny2025/ of 2025 Lunar New Year Celebrations
Click this link for the performance program and the list of our generous sponsors.
We look forward to celebrating with you at this unique convergence of cultures and history as we honor both the legacy of Lexington’s 250th anniversary and the spirit of unity that shines brightly within our community!
金龙辞旧岁，瑞蛇报新春。2025莱镇春晚即将如约而至，为您献上一场视听盛宴。
摇铃为引，钹鼓做序，神秘的东方色彩与现代交响语言的碰撞激发出璀璨的艺术火花。莱镇交响乐团带给观众的不仅仅是中西方音乐的对话，更是传统与现代、东方与西方的完美交融。三弦曲里说故事，唢呐声中话乡情，三秦大地的悠远与厚重，在新英格兰延续。绚丽的七彩霓裳带您穿越千年，亲眼目睹昔日丝路东西合流的遗韵。轻灵妙曼的古典舞里您浅斟低唱，于神摇意夺中品味遥远的乡思。蓦然回首，人在莱镇，创造历史的250周年，即将创造更多的历史。
2025莱镇春晚，独特的东西方文化艺术碰撞融合的盛会，等待您的参与。
活动详情
日期： 2025年1月18日
时间： 晚上7:00
地点： 莱克星顿高中
251 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA 02421
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