Chinese New Year Celebration with Jade Bridge Culture Center (JBCC)

Name: Chinese New Year Celebration with Jade Bridge Culture Center (JBCC)
Start: 2026-02-21T13:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-02-21T16:00:00-06:00
Location: Bentonville Public Library

February 21 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Jade Bridge Culture Center (JBCC), the first Chinese cultural organization in Northwest Arkansas, invites the community to a Lunar New Year celebration at Bentonville Public Library. Enjoy cultural performances, a ribbon-cutting ceremony with local leaders, and hands-on stations including calligraphy, paper cutting, Chinese name cards, traditional games, and more. Family-friendly and open to the public.

Highlights
• 1:15 p.m. Lion Dance & audience interaction
• ~2:15 p.m. Ribbon cutting with community leaders
• 2:45 p.m. Performances. Traditional Chinese music and dance performances will be featured.
Interactive cultural stations (1:00–4:00 p.m.)
Dress-up & photo backdrop; calligraphy; Chinese name cards; bookmark making; paper cutting & origami; traditional printing/rubbings; Chinese traditional games; information & sponsor table.