Bridgewater Commons To Welcome The Year Of The Dragon

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Bridgewater Commons will welcome the Year of the Dragon at the free "Lunar New Year @ The Commons" on Saturday, Feb. 10 in partnership with The Center for Cultural & Creative Exchange (CCCE).

The Lunar New Year is the grandest ancient traditional festival in Asia, signaling the beginning of spring and the arrival of the new year.

From 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., families will be welcomed to partake in a Chinese arts and crafts workshop at the center’s Event Space on the Main Level, next to Van’s. Activities will include paper dragon making, Chinese calligraphy and traditional games.

From 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Center Court, the CCCE will feature traditional Asian performances and a thrilling dragon and lion dance accompanied by the music of beating of drums, cymbals, and gong instruments synchronized to dragon dance movements believed to bring good luck and fortune. In addition, the organization will host the traditional Chinese giving of red envelopes filled with special offers from eateries such as Gloria Jean’s Coffees, Sbarro’s and Acai Fruit Bowl to delight lucky attendees.

Established in 2019, CCCE is a non-profit organization founded in New Jersey and its mission is twofold: to help preserve Chinese culture and heritage and to promote unity, harmony, and respect for all demographic groups within the community. Through sharing East Asian culture and art, CCCE provides several cultural events annually including The Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, Lunar Chinese New Year and many more.

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