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Happy Lunar New Year from Belmont Hills!

Belmont Hills Elementary School recently hosted a special Whole School Morning Meeting featuring a vibrant and engaging presentation about the Lunar New Year, which officially begins on Wednesday, January 29, 2025! The Bulldogs had the unique opportunity to learn about the rich traditions and symbols of this meaningful holiday, presented by a wonderful group of students and staff dressed in exquisite traditional clothing.

Lunar New Year is a joyous celebration observed by millions of people worldwide, marking the start of the new year based on the lunar calendar. It is celebrated across several Asian cultures, each with its own unique customs. Festivities often last for several days and include cherished traditions such as family reunions, enjoying special foods, exchanging red envelopes filled with money for good luck, dazzling firework displays and captivating cultural performances. As a time of renewal, gratitude and reflection, Lunar New Year symbolizes a fresh start and the welcoming of prosperity and good fortune for the year ahead.

2025 marks the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac, a sign that represents wisdom, transformation and renewal. This makes it an ideal time for reflection and growth as we embrace the opportunities that the new year brings.

Belmont Hills is proud to celebrate cultural traditions like Lunar New Year, which enrich the community, build belonging and help us learn more about the world around us. Events like this further unite the Bulldogs' family, fostering understanding, respect and appreciation for the diverse backgrounds that make Belmont Hills such a special place!

Shoutout to the Bulldogs' AWESOME art teacher, Ms. Talarigo, for her leadership in bringing this meaningful event to life and for teaching us about the Lunar New Year!

A student stands at the microphone as she talks about the Lunar New Year
A student stands on stage as she shares info about the Lunar New Year
A smiling student in glasses and traditional Chinese garb
Four Belmont Hills students sit on stage during the Lunar New Year presentation
Two Belmont Hills students exchange a glance as they prepare to present about the Lunar New Year
A student stands at the microphone next to a projector screen encouraging kindness
Two Belmont Hills students wearing customary clothing sit on stage
A Belmont Hills student stands at the microphone while leading everyone in the Pledge of Kindness
Two students stand at the microphone as they share information on the Lunar New Year with everyone
Two students stand at the microphone as they share information on the Lunar New Year with everyone
Guidance Counselor Rebecca Wagner leads meditation exercise
Guidance Counselor Rebecca Wagner leads meditation exercise
A student in a traditional vest shares information about Lunar New Year during the assembly
Students at Belmont Hills sit on the floor as they raise their hands during the Lunar New Year presentation
Six students sit on stage as they get ready for the Lunar New Year presentation
Art teacher Victoria Talarigo shares remarks during the presentation
A closeup photo of two of the student-presenters sitting on stage
Students stand in line on stage as they prepare to share their portion of the presentation with the school
Students stand in line on stage as they prepare to share their portion of the presentation with the school
The student presenters, wearing their traditional garb, sit on stage
Students stand in line on stage as they prepare to share their portion of the presentation with the school
Students stand in line on stage as they prepare to share their portion of the presentation with the school
Art teacher Victoria Talarigo, dressed in her beautiful customary clothing, shares remarks during the presentation
Students stand in line on stage as they prepare to share their portion of the presentation with the school
Students stand in line on stage as they prepare to share their portion of the presentation with the school
Many student faces in the Belmont Hills audience
Students stand in line on stage as they prepare to share their portion of the presentation with the school
Many student faces in the Belmont Hills audience
Art teacher Victoria Talarigo, dressed in her beautiful customary clothing, shares remarks during the presentation
Mr. Rose stands next to Principal Klaiber as she speaks on the mic
Art teacher Victoria Talarigo, dressed in her beautiful customary clothing, stands on stage
The sixteen student presenters sit on the stage as they pose for a picture
The sixteen student presenters, joined by Ms. Wagner and Talarigo, sit on the stage as they pose for a picture
A smiling student in her gorgeous customary clothing
The sixteen student presenters sit on the stage as they pose for a picture
Two of the student presenters pose for a picture in their beautiful customary clothing
Two of the student presenters pose for a picture in their beautiful customary clothing
Ms. Talarigo and a student pose for a picture together

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