MHS Lunar New Year Activities

What: MHS Lunar New Year Activities
When: 2/18/2026 – 2/20/2026

Project PEACE: Lunar New Year is Coming!

MHS will celebrate Lunar New Year (LNY) from Wednesday, February 18 through Friday, February 20, with a special focus on Tết, the Vietnamese New Year. Click HERE for a special LNY email with all the details!

On February 18, our 1st-5th graders will be offered LNY food tastings that include vegetarian egg rolls, fortune cookies, orange slices, dried coconut (Mut Dua), and pork loaf (Cha Lua). If your child has allergies or food sensitivities, please inform them not to participate, and inform their teacher, as well.

MHS will also participate in Marengo’s annual LNY Festival on Sunday, February 22. We will need parent volunteers to support/operate our booth.

We look forward to sharing this meaningful cultural celebration with our school community! Volunteers will be needed for our Project PEACE activities during the week and our booth at the LNY festival

Lunar New Year begins February 17, 2026. In many Asian cultures, it is a major 15-day festival welcoming spring, honoring ancestors, and ensuring good fortune. It is a time for family reunions, vibrant festivities, red decorations, and traditional feasts.

In past years, LNY has mainly focused on Chinese celebrations. Because Project PEACE endeavors to introduce many cultures to our students, last year we introduced Korean LNY traditions. This year from February 18-22, we will highlight Tết, the Vietnamese LNY celebration!

On February 18, food tastings will include vegetarian egg rolls, fortune cookies, orange slices, dried coconut (Mut Dua), and pork loaf (Cha Lua). If your child has allergies or food sensitivities, please inform them not to participate, and inform their teacher, as well.

Click here! Parent Volunteers Needed for LNY

LNY Volunteer help is Needed!

We need help on Wednesday, February 18 with lunchtime activities including food, crafts, and games. We also need help to run our booth at Marengo's LNY community festival on Sunday, February 22 from 11a-1p. If you are able to sign up to help facilitate activities and pass out treats, we'd love your help!

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