By: Whats Up Worcester Staff
WORCESTER, MA — A Lunar New Year celebration is scheduled to take place at the EcoTarium on Sunday, February 15, 2026. The event will mark the beginning of the Year of the Fire Horse and will include a live Lion Dance performance.
According to information provided by the EcoTarium, the performance will be presented by the SUN Lion Dance Team from the Southeast Asian Coalition of Central Massachusetts, commonly known as SEACMA. The Lion Dance is scheduled to begin at 12:15 pm and will take place on the lower level of the museum.
Lunar New Year is observed by many cultures across Asia and throughout Asian diasporic communities worldwide. Celebrations often include traditional performances, music, and symbolic practices that reflect themes of renewal and community connection. Lion Dance performances are commonly associated with Lunar New Year events and are traditionally intended to bring good fortune and positive energy for the year ahead.
The EcoTarium regularly hosts cultural and educational programming as part of its mission to provide accessible learning experiences for families and residents across Worcester and the surrounding region. Additional details about the broader scope of the Lunar New Year programming at the museum were not included in the initial event information and may be confirmed closer to the event date.
More information about the museum can be found on the EcoTarium’s official website.
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- Project / Topic: Lunar New Year Celebration at the EcoTarium
- Current Status: Event announced
- Key Dates or Decisions: February 15, 2026
- Estimated Cost (if applicable): Not yet determined
- Timeline (if known): Single day event
- Immediate Next Steps: Await additional event details or public program updates
- Primary Sources: EcoTarium event information; Southeast Asian Coalition of Central Massachusetts
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