The New England Asian American Cultural Center hosted its first Lunar New Year celebration on Feb. 4 at its Milford location. This event had an audience of 200. Dr. Henry Lee, a world-renowned forensic scientist, was the keynote speaker. State Sen. James Maroney and Junchao Chen, the director of General Consulate of the People’s Republic of China in New York also attended. The first Lunar New Year celebration was in partnership with the Asian Pacific American Coalition and sponsored by the Commission on Women Children Senior Equity and Opportunity. Cunjie Guo, the president of NEAACC, gave the opening remarks. Wu Dang Kung Fu Academy, Aiping Taichi and other Asian American communities presented performances for the audience. Photos courtesy of NEAACC.
