It's game on for Chinese New Year

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—China's games, food and culture will take center stage during a festive, traditional Chinese New Year celebration planned for 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, in the Wesley Foundation on Western Michigan University's main campus.

Hosted by the Confucius Institute at WMU, the event is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged at wmuconfucius.org/cny2016.

About the celebration

The party will feature seven activities, including traditional Chinese games, quizzes and karaoke. At each activity, participants will have the opportunity to win raffle tickets that will be redeemable for food or prizes. Participants who register before the event will be given five free raffle tickets at the entrance.

The date for Chinese New Year fluctuates based on the lunar calendar, and each year is marked by one of 12 animals. In 2016, Chinese New Year's Day falls on Feb. 8, which marks the beginning of the Year of the Monkey.

For more information about the Chinese New Year game party, visit the Confucius Institute at WMU website at wmuconfucius.org. Direct questions to Baoqing Qian at @email or call (269) 387-3951.

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