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Lunar New Year Gala

Collaborating with prestigious institutions and organizations to promote culture diversity and celebrate Asian culture through innovative and interactive approaches.

In this vein, the project is a call to collectively face reality as a community in an engaged experience combining The Juilliard School's orchestra with Columbia University A.I.-spawned visuals bring ancient Asian Culture to life through modern approaches.

Past Events

All-Nations Tea & Music Festival

7 pm, October 21st, 2022

Featured beautifully enthralling theatre, dance, classical and folk music, and interactive and fun tea presentations to facilitate cultural exchanges through the powerful language of tea.

FEATURED SPEAKERS:

Chinese Consulate General in New York: Ms. Wei Wei

Associate Provost and Executive Director Columbia University International Students and Scholars Office: Dr. David B. Austell

Columbia University Deputy Director of the Center on Chinese Education:

Dr. Henan Cheng

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The Peace Ceremony

A Benefit Concert for UNHCR in Myanmar

7pm, June 17th, 2022

The mission of the concert is to raise awareness about Myanmar refugee issues and call for sustained funding.

FEATURED ARTISTS:

Ah Moon: One of Myanmar’s Most Recognized Artists, Forbes Annual ‘30 Under 30 Asia.’

Peter Winograd: Manhattan School of Music Faculty, Principal Violinist of American String Quartet

Paolo Marchettini: Manhattan School of Music Faculty, Prizewinner of Queen Elisabeth Competition

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Featured Events

Lunar New Year Gala

Lunar New Year Gala, attracting a crowd of over 400 guests and showcasing the exceptional talent of 54 Asian artists. The event was inaugurated with a powerful speech from Mr. Henry S. Tang, the founder of Committee 100, who expressed his ardent support for the occasion.

One of the most memorable moments was the captivating performance of “Global Poets,” a harmonious fusion of contemporary American poetry and traditional Chinese music, by Dr. David Austell and Guqin master Kehan Wang. The audience was also treated to a lecture by Dr. Henan Chen, who emphasized the importance of promoting cultural understanding through the arts. The Juilliard Orchestra added to the festivities with a dazzling symphonic performance.

Exceptional talent of musicians from The Julliard School, Columbia University, The New School, and Manhattan School of Music.

The annual Lunar New Year Gala of the International Asian Culture Society (IACS) has garnered the support of numerous esteemed organizations, including International House, Columbia University, Manhattan School of Music, The Juilliard School CSSA, Columbia University Business School ExBo, Alliance for Impact, and 99 Ranch Market.