Lo Hei Lunar New Year 2023 Celebration

Join us to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with a lively Lunar New Year dinner celebration in the historic Nine Orchard Hotel!

A4 welcomes the Year of the Rabbit with an interactive Lo Hei dinner ritual, drinks, and special musical performance.

Lo Hei (or Yusheng), also known as a Prosperity Toss, is a Cantonese-style raw fish salad popularized in Singapore and Malaysia. For this communal ritual, each Lo Hei ingredient is introduced with a saying symbolizing a wish for the new year, culminating in all participants shouting wishes and tossing the ingredients with chopsticks—the higher your toss, the higher your fortune’s growth!

Comedian Kate Rigg and Singaporean artist Hong-Ling Wee will lead us through the ritual in a fun and festive performance. Following the Prosperity Toss, there will be a buffet-style dinner, followed by a set from the dynamic, award-winning electroacoustic duo ARKAI.

In addition to dinner, the evening will feature desserts courtesy of Nine Orchard, and drinks from our sponsors Moshi, Lunar, Singha, Diamond Hong Company 1/2/3.

Please enter at 10 Allen St. We will have greeters stationed at the entrance to guide you to the event space on the second floor.

We encourage you to arrive on time at 7:00 pm for the full experience. The bar will be open and you can arrive as early as 6:50 pm. Please note the Lo Hei dinner will start promptly at 7:15 pm.

Dress code is post-work festive.

Your ticket supports programs that break down barriers for Asian American artists and arts organizations, nurture community, and provide resources to foster creativity.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

PURCHASE TICKETS + SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

Gold Sponsor ($7,500)

• Lead recognition on event invitation, website, newsletter, social media, printed program
• Year-round recognition with logo as a supporter on A4’s website and newsletter
• Opportunity for signage at event
• Recognition and opportunity for remarks at the event
• Two tables for 8 at the event in prime location
• 16 gift bags + tickets for door prizes
• Invitations to A4 patron-level events during the 40th anniversary season

Producing Sponsor ($3,000)

• Recognition on event invitation, website, newsletter, social media, printed program
• Year-round recognition as a supporter on A4’s website and newsletter
• Opportunity for signage at event
• Table for 8 at the event
• 8 gift bags + tickets for door prizes

Individual Guest ($188)

• One ticket which includes Prosperity Toss, buffet, dessert, drinks, and gift bag

Donation

• If you are unable to attend, but would like to support A4’s mission for our 40th anniversary year, please consider making a donation. There is a donation option on Eventbrite when you check out.

Note: Tickets will not be sold at the door

Paying by check

Please note that making your payment through Eventbrite will include a ticketing fee. If you prefer to pay by check, please mail a check (made payable to “Asian American Arts Alliance”) to: Asian American Arts Alliance, 29 West 38th Street, Fl 9, New York, NY 10018.

The Asian American Arts Alliance is a 501©(3) non-profit organization. $50 of each ticket is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by US law. For Gold Sponsors ($7,500), the total tax-deductible amount is $800; for Producing Sponsors ($3,000), the total tax-deductible amount is $400.

For sponsorship, additional information, or to purchase tickets by phone, please contact Lisa Gold at (212) 941-9208 x301 or via lgold@aaartsalliance.org.

THANK YOU

Special thanks to our sponsors and supporters Nine Orchard, Rasa, Homiah, Diamond Hong Company 1/2/3, Moshi, Lunar, Singha, Amy Hau, Esther Ahn, Alan Lo, Kelin Li, Reena Jana, Tiffany Tay, Athena Robles, Steve Hsiao, Ron Lee, Yao King, Pearl River Mart, Win Son, Joanna Lee & Ken Smith, Hua Hsu, Jee Leong Koh, Sirintip, and Ronny Chieng.

FAQ

Where is the entrance?
Guests should enter at 10 Allen St. We will have greeters stationed at the entrance to guide you to the event space on the second floor. The building is ADA accessible and has elevators. If you need special assistance, please email events@aaartsalliance.org, and we will do our best to accomodate.

What is the dress code?
Post-work festive

When should I arrive?
We encourage you to arrive on time at 7:00 pm to get the full experience. The bar will be open and you can arrive as early as 6:50 pm. Please note the Lo Hei dinner will start promptly at 7:15 pm.

Will tickets be sold at the door?
Tickets will NOT be sold at the door.

How do I let you know the names of my guests?
If you purchased tickets for a guest, please share their names and emails by filling out this form: https://forms.gle/hSJNvNVFLd7oCgbf8. We are collecting emails so that we can send along event details to your guests. If you prefer, feel free to directly forward event details along to your guests.

What if I bought a ticket and can no longer attend?
Please let us know asap by sending an email to events@aaartsalliance.org.

What if I need special assistance during the event?
If you need special assistance, please email events@aaartsalliance.org, and we will do our best to accommodate.