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SUMMARY:Majong & Games: A CINGS Lunar New Year Party
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \nJoin CINGS (China Institute Next Generation x The Serica Initiative) and Chop Suey Club for an unforgettable Lunar New Year party celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse. \nThe evening blends heritage and modern energy—bringing together Mahjong\, games\, food\, music\, art\, and community in one lively space. \n🎓 Mahjong Origins & Beginner Lesson | 6:00–6:30 PM\nCurious about Mahjong but never learned? We’ve got you. \nThe night begins with a short\, engaging introduction to the history and cultural origins of Mahjong\, followed by a guided beginner lesson led by Ruoyi and her team from Chop Suey Club. With multiple Mahjong sets and dedicated instructors\, beginners will learn the basics and jump right into play—no experience required. \n🀄🎲 Games Night Open Play | 6:30–10:00 PM\nAfter the lesson\, the floor opens for open play all night long\, including: \n\nMahjong (beginner & intermediate tables)\nPoker\nDoudizhu (Landlord)\nBoard and table games\nCasual drop-in play with friends old and new\n\nPlay as many games as you like\, hop between tables\, and meet fellow game-lovers in a lively\, social setting. \n🍸🥟 More Than Games\nFuel your luck and keep the party going with: \n\nDJ SHUYÎN keeping the energy high all night\nFestive alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks\nDelicious dumplings\, dim sum\, and sweet treats from Junzi Kitchen and House of Joy\nA photo booth by Kevin of The Booth Lab—snap memories to take home\nFortunes\, charms\, and lucky sachets from pulse readers and chart tellers:\n\nVictoria\, Astro Acupuncture\nAndrew Huey\, Eternal Lillie Acupuncture\nNew York Taoist Association\n\n\n\nFEATURED VENDORS\n\nMingyin Qi (@qimingyin9)\nInterdisciplinary artist working with tufting and whittling\, creating whimsical creatures that bring warmth\, comfort\, and joy 🐊✨\nSEW-X ART LLC\nJewelry and wearable art transforming intangible cultural heritage—especially Xiang embroidery (湘绣)—into contemporary design\n\nNeeds Theory\nMultimedia artist Sayo (they/them) creating interactive\, human-centered works using discarded objects\, metal\, ceramics\, and textiles to explore play and sustainability
URL:https://www.whatsoninnewyork.net/event/majong-games-a-cings-lunar-new-year-party/
LOCATION:China Institute in America\, 100 Washington St\, New York\, 10006\, New York
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