Cultural activities celebrating Chinese Lunar New Year to be held around New York

NEW YORK, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- A number of cultural and entertainment activities will be held during February in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania as part of Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations, according to the Chinese Consulate General in New York.

Included are multiple online concerts, theatrical performances, exhibitions, a photo contest, lighting ceremonies at landmark buildings as well as celebrations by several sports teams.