Lunar New Year Celebration Ushers In “The Year of the Rat,” and a New Concentration in Asian Mental Health02/04/2020 12:00:00 PMStaff ReportLunar New Year Celebration Ushers In The Year of the Rat, and a New Concentration in Asian Mental Health The College's Lunar New Year Celebration featured Lion Dancers from the Boston Chinese Freemasons Athletic Club.Lunar New Year Celebration Ushers In The Year of the Rat, and a New Concentration in Asian Mental Health The Lunar New Year officially arrived on Saturday, January 25, marking the beginning of the Year of the Rat in the Chinese zodiac cycle. The annual festival, which is celebrated by millions of people around the world, is an important time for Korean, Chinese, and Vietnamese communities. The festival extends this year through February 8. William James College held a multicultural celebration on Wednesday, January 29, to mark the occasion.Around CampusAround Campus