Catholic Regional College in St Albans celebrated Lunar New Year in a big way.
The school dedicated a whole week to the celebrations. The Year of the Dragon was celebrated with decorations, as the Dragon is considered to be the most powerful animal in the Zodiac, and signifies strength.
The Year of the Dragon is considered a good time for growth and boldly starting new things.
The dragon and lion dances are some of the most iconic traditions of Lunar New Year events, and have existed for thousands of years.
College principal Christina Utri said the week was a big success.
“Over the past week we have enjoyed a number of activities to celebrate the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Dragon,” she said.
“The week had something for everyone: calligraphy, badminton, chop stick games, origami and bamboo dancing.
“Red envelopes sharing good luck and inspiring quotes and Asian inspired foods in the canteen completed the week.
“A very big thank you to all the students and staff who organised and were part of the events.
“What makes our community unique is the space we offer for students to celebrate and share their culture.”
The events were ran by year 8, 9, and 10 leaders at the school, giving students a chance to harness their leadership and organisation skills.
Gerald Lynch
