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Lunar New Year is a celebration of the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunar-solar calendar. It is one of the most important celebrations of the year among East and Southeast Asian cultures, including Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean communities, among others. Different cultures celebrate the Lunar New Year differently with various foods and traditions that symbolize prosperity, abundance, and togetherness. While the official dates for the holiday vary by culture, those celebrating consider it the time of the year to reunite with immediate and extended family. Hyde's International Coordinator Fang Jiang took a group of students to downtown Bath to celebrate the Year of the Snake at a local restaurant. Over the shared meal, the students took in the traditions of this beloved holiday by coming together to share in the good fortune and prosperity of the coming year. Happy Year of the Snake!