For 10+ years, the Asian-Pacific Association of Longmont has staged an amazing Lunar New Year celebration. This year is no different with the Year of the Horse feted on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Silver Creek High School. Doors open at 1:30 p.m., with the Lion Dance and other performances, as well as booths and food samplings, starting at 2 p.m. In addition, enjoy cultural games and hands-on activities.
Guests of all ages are welcome to explore activity booths – featuring Chinese brush painting, origami, paper cutting and much more – and participate in a variety of cultural games.
Food samplings will also be offered, from egg rolls to orange chicken, steamed broccoli to fried sesame rice balls.
Here’s what is planned (subject to change):
Large Gym Performances:
- Chinese Hobby Horse Parade (Hygiene Elementary)
- Lion Dance (Shaolin Hung Mei Kung Fu Association)
- Chinese Jasmine Dance
- Kung Fu (Shaolin Hung Mei Kung Fu Association)
- Indian Bollywood Dance (Centennial State Ballet)
- Japanese Taiko Drumming (Denver Taiko)
Cultural Games (Small Gym):
- Year of the [Hobby] Horse Steeplechase Race
- Jian Zi/Chinese Hacky Sack)
- Chopsticks Challenge
- The Zometool
Interactive Activity Booths (Hallway):
- Asian-American Civil Rights
- Chinese Brush Painting
- Chinese Name Translation
- Chinese Paper Cutting
- Colorado History
- Draw the Horse Art Show (C-Wing)
- Habitat for Humanity Beloved Community
- Indian Henna Hand Painting
- Japanese Origami
- Kiwanis Toy Shop
- Longmont Sister Cities Association
- Nepali Culture and Games
- Sponsor Table
- SVVSD Innovation Center
- SVVSD Future Ready Festival
- SVVSD Innovation Lab (Courtyard)
- Tibetan Mandela Coloring
Cultural Music and Dance:
- Silver Creek High School Orchestra
- Niwot High School Orchestra
- Chinese Folk Dance
- Japanese Folk Dance
- Korean K-Pop Dance
- Chinese Bamboo Flute
- Tai Chi Performance
- Magic by Kraynork the Magnificent
Large Gym:
- Interactive Tai Chi Demonstration
Plaza:
- Live Drone Show (weather permitting)
Cafeteria:
- Asian Food Sampling
Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Performances and booths get going at 2 p.m.
4901 Nelson Rd., Longmont.
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