Students from PS 124 in Manhattan perform a traditional lion dance, visiting people at each table.

Attendees enjoy a traditional Chinese meal.

Marian C. Thom, a founding member of the UFT Asian Heritage Committee and the UFT Paraprofessionals Chapter, is honored for her service.

Seung Lee, the chair of the UFT Asian Heritage Committee, addresses the crowd and acknowledges the Year of the Dragon.

Marie Jeong, an occupational therapist in her first year at PS/IS 78 in Queens, brought her husband to her first UFT event.

UFT members from PS 42 in Manhattan and their families smile for the camera.

Faiza Khalid, a teacher and chapter leader at PS 36 in Manhattan, and her daughter dress in traditional Lunar New Year outfits.

Victoria Lee, the newly elected UFT treasurer, addresses the packed room.