MiraCosta College Chinese New Year Celebration

MiraCosta College is celebrating the Year of the Rat with special events planned at the San Elijo and Oceanside campuses February 12-29.  All events are free and open to the public. For more information about the celebration, contact MiraCosta’s Institute for International Perspectives at (760) 795-6897 or contact Chinese Club President Anthony Sweeting at dolphinbearsweeting@yahoo.com.

• Performance, Tuesday, February 12, 5:30 p.m. Student Center, San Elijo Campus, 3333 Manchester Ave., Cardiff

Traditional Chinese lion dancers and music, free food and refreshments. Participants will have a chance to give a traditional Chinese red envelope to lion performers for good fortune.

• Chinese New Year College Hour Thursday, February 21, noon, Center of Oceanside Campus

Enjoy free food and music and watch demonstrations by Oceanside Shen Martial Arts School and MiraCosta’s very own Kung Fu Club.

• Acupuncture Presentation by Daniel Haun, LAc Monday, February 25, noon, Club Room, Oceanside Campus

Traditional Chinese medical techniques demonstration and tips on how to improve overall health and well-being.

• Lecture on history of kung fu by Mario Figueroa, Tuesday, February 26, noon-1 p.m., Aztlan B, Oceanside Campus

Master Mario Figueroa, who is featured in Kung Fu Magazine, gives a lecture on the history of kung fu and its journey to the Americas.

• Calligraphy Workshop by the MiraCosta College Chinese Club, Wednesday, February 27, 5-6 p.m., Club Room, Oceanside Campus

Chinese Club adviser Aubrey Kuan will demonstrate how to write Chinese characters using the traditional writing brush. Participants will have a chance to practice using the writing brush.

• Chinese Movie Marathon, Friday, February 29, 1-9 p.m., Little Theater (3601), Oceanside Campus

1 p.m. “Showdown at the Cotton Mill” (Directed by Wu Ma, 1978, not rated)

3:30 p.m. “To Live” (Directed by Zhang Yimou, 1994, not rated)

7 p.m. “Lust, Caution” (Directed by Ang Lee, 2007, Rated R)