The Chinese and American Friendship Association of Maine (CAFAM) will ring in the Year of the Snake, Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the Westbrook Performing Arts Center, 471 Stroudwater Road, Westbrook, ME.
This always popular and exciting event is in its 34rd year and is the oldest and largest Lunar New Year celebration in Maine.
Dance Performance by students from Bates College and other local performers. The Bangor Chinese School will also perform a dragon dance and a harvest dance.
There will be a Chinese Cultural Village: Open from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with teaching calligraphy, crafts for kids, vendors, and more. Karen Morency will demonstrate tai chi. Steve Wong of Bangor will do lion dance performances most of the day. The village will also be open during performance intermission.
Chinese food from the Panda Garden Restaurant will be available beginning at noon.
Admission prices: Adults $15, Children 12 to 5 $5, Children under 5 Free. The discounted price for CAFAM members is $10 for adults. Tickets are available in advance from Eventbrite.com. Day of event tickets: Only cash or check. No credit or debit cards! .
PLENTY OF FREE PARKING.
If the live event is cancelled all of the tickets purchased from Eventbrite will automatically be fully refunded.
Sponsored the Chinese and American Friendship Association of Maine (CAFAM).
For more information go to www.cafammaine.org.