The annual Lunar New Year Festival (LNYF) show took place this past weekend from Friday, Jan. 31 to Sunday, Feb. 1. Students celebrated East Asian and Southeast Asian cultures in a show which consisted of 15 acts, ranging from dance to percussion. This year’s theme was “Interwoven,” a tribute to the Year of the Snake.

From dancers to musicians, here are a series of photos showcasing several acts from the performance. 

(Asher Lubin | Contributing Photographer)

Two models pose for the Fashion Show. Each year, LNYF’s Fashion Show highlights garments and accessories from across Asia. Since this year is the Year of the Snake, the featured fashion included serpentine motifs.

(Asher Lubin | Contributing Photographer)

Dancers from Water Sleeves strike a pose during their performance. The dance is filled with graceful and fluid choreography to complement the long silk sleeves that the dancers wear.

(Eran Fann | Staff Photographer)

Two members of Taekwondo perform a choreographed fight scene. A crowd favorite, the routine includes high jumps, impressive acrobatics, and the breaking of wooden boards. The martial art form originates from Korea.

(Isabella Diaz-Mira | Photo Editor)

Drummers from Samulnori, one of several percussion elements in the LNYF show. Korean Samulnori drumming involves spectacular synchronization from all the drummers. A variety of sizes of drums are used by the performers to create varied and captivating rhythms.

(Eran Fann | Staff Photographer)

Dancers from Chinese Umbrella elegantly pose with umbrellas in hand. The performance took the stage this year for the first time as a brand new act. The combination of the precise choreography, the delicate umbrellas, and the well-designed lighting made this act a showstopper.