Queens Botanical Garden in Flushing held a special Lunar New Year celebration on Saturday, Feb. 8.
The celebration featured lion dances, cultural performances, food and drinks, arts and crafts and a vendor fair. Admission to the event was free and accessible to everyone.
Some of the notable attendees on hand for the event included Queens Congresswoman Grace Meng and New York State Senator Jessica Ramos.
This year’s Lunar New Year celebrated the Year of the Snake, symbolizing wisdom, enlightenment and longevity.
