Events and festivities to honor culture, tradition and healing through medicine.
The National University of Natural Medicine community welcomes the upcoming Chinese New Year with events that pay tribute to community, tradition, and the principles of healing found within our Classical Chinese Medicine (CCM) program.
This year, Chinese New Year begins on January 29 and falls on the second moon after the winter solstice. This important holiday is also known as Lunar New Year in many Asian cultures and can include a variety of traditions and festivities.
Join in the upcoming events and celebrate Chinese New Year with your NUNM community!
Chinese New Year at the Library
Wednesday, Jan 29, 11 AM, Academic Library
Come to the NUNM library on Wednesday, January 29 for Chinese New Year festivities! We will have snacks and tea starting at 11 AM, so stop by to celebrate with us!
Red Envelope Box for Chinese New Year
Monday, Feb 10 – all week, Academic Library
We will be placing a box filled with red envelopes in the library for community members beginning on February 10. The box will be available throughout the week. Envelopes are filled with a tea bag and coupon to the NUNM Health Centers clinic.
Bazi Reading with Harry King and Tea Club Pouring
Tuesday, Feb 11, 12 – 2PM, Student Lounge
Explore the Chinese metaphysical art of Bazi with Harry King and unravel insights into the Year of the Snake. Align with practices that follow CCM philosophy and take part in a traditional tea ceremony to restore balance and promote wellness.
節氣養生 Jie Qi Yang Sheng talk with Dr. Xiang Ji
Wednesday, Feb 12, 12 – 1PM, Room AB 201
Join faculty member 姬祥 Xiang Ji, DAOM, LAc for a discussion on Jie Qi Yang Shen, a traditional Chinese practice to harmonize energy flow in the body with seasons (spring, summer, autumn, winter) of the year.
Year of the Snake talk with the Qi Club
Thursday, Feb 13, 12 – 1PM, Room AB 301
Learn about the meaning and symbolism behind the Year of the Snake, presented by Qi Club members at NUNM.
NUNM SGA Chinese New Year Celebration
Friday, February 14, 5 PM, Easton Broad (NE)
The CCM SGA will be hosting a Chinese New Year celebration on Friday, February 14 at Easton Broad in NE Portland. The festivities start at 5 PM. Delicious Chinese cuisine and tea will be served and are included in ticket prices. Students get in for $10, plus ones get in for $20, and faculty get in for free. Details coming soon for link to purchase tickets. Stay Tuned!