Arts & Culture

Eugene Friday Art Walk celebrates Lunar New Year

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Published February 7, 2026 at 11:46 AM PST

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Dancing Lions at the Lunar New Year celebration

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Dancing Lions at the Lunar New Year celebration

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Sue Matsu with art displayed at the Lunar New Year celebration.

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Tessa Phosrithong with photography display at the Lunar New Year celebration.

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Origami station at the Lunar New Year celebration.

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Face-changing performance at the Lunar New Year celebration.

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Horse Art display at the Lunar New Year celebration.

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Martial Arts at the Lunar New Year celebration.

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Taiko performance at the Lunar New Year celebration.

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On Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, the Eugene First Friday Art Walk and the Asian American Council of Oregon celebrated the Lunar New Year with art displays and traditional Chinese lion dancing. The event was held at the Farmers Market Pavilion in downtown Eugene.

The new year, the Year of the Fire Horse, begins Feb. 17.