Year of the Ox

February 10, 2009 08:45 am

— More than 120 people came out for Frostburg State University’s Chinese New Year celebration Jan. 31, which included a potluck dinner featuring authentic dishes prepared by local Chinese families, a gift-giving exchange and several musical performances by Chinese students. During the gift exchange, people had the option to open new presents or steal coveted gifts from other participants. From left to right are Makea Luzader; FSU biology professor Dr. Hongqi Li, a key organizer of the event; and Valerie Zhou. 2009 is the Year of the Ox.

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More than 120 people came out for Frostburg State University’s Chinese New Year celebration Jan. 31, which included a potluck dinner featuring authentic dishes prepared by local Chinese families, a gift-giving exchange and several musical performances by Chinese students. During the gift exchange, people had the option to open new presents or steal coveted gifts from other participants. From left to right are Makea Luzader; FSU biology professor Dr. Hongqi Li, a key organizer of the event; and Valerie Zhou. 2009 is the Year of the Ox. Cumberland Times-News