º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø will host a celebration of the Chinese New Year at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8 in Blum Student Union, rooms 222 and 223. The celebration is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are requested by emailing yliu@missouriwestern.edu by Wednesday, Feb. 3.

The celebration will serve as an introduction to the legends, traditions and customs of this most important Chinese festival, including performances, games and free food.

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