Members of Soaring Phoenix range in age from 7 to 32 years old. The group’s mission includes raising awareness and generating funds for impoverished people through the traditional art of lion and dragon dancing.

The Chartwells team collaborated with Tila for a menu that included three types of fried and steamed dumplings: Chicken-lemongrass, kale-veggie and edamame.

In addition to the variety of dumplings, the menu also included drunken noodles with beef, Szechuan green beans, Korean beef tacos, pineapple fried rice and fried veggie egg rolls.

Through the years, Tila has become a familiar face on college campuses, bringing interactive events and authentic Asian cuisine.

A great way to face the new year, Texas A&M’s event got everyone into the spirit.

Oranges and tangerines are important to Lunar New Year, symbolizing luck and prosperity. Exeter’s dining team created an extensive menu, including spring rolls, chicken chow mein, steamed bok choy, sticky rice, jap chae (Korean noodles), green beans with toasted sesame, veggie potstickers, tons of sweets and more.

In addition to the food, Exeter’s dining team made things extra-festive with take-home gift bags. The color red symbolizes vitality, celebration, good fortune and prosperity.

Can’t you almost smell the savory aroma those pork spring rolls and stewed Korean short ribs?

Exeter’s Korean ribs get bold flavor from soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, diced dates, sesame seed oil, rice vinegar, minced ginger and scallions.

This well-loved (and addictive) Asian small-plate special/appetizer is appropriate year ‘round.

Sweet treats symbolize a sweet life. Giving and eating desserts is a big part of Lunar New Year celebrations, and Exeter really did it up with a variety.

This sweet Cantonese treat can be found during a dim sum experience—something everyone should try any time a year if you haven’t already!

This plate is from the night UMass featured Chinese cuisine.

Also at UMass, green tea ice cream made a calming dessert, a lovely nightcap after all that culinary excitement.