This event is free but registration is requested.
Lunar New Year HopStop
Performance
HopStop Family Show

Lunar New Year

with traditional Chinese puppets
February 28, 2027

Join us to celebrate the Year of the Sheep!

Hao Bang Ah, Sheep! is a vibrant showcase of original Chinese BuDaiXi hand puppetry. The performance features a jolly selection of wild skits, dances and songs that celebrate the wit and wisdom of the zodiac animals, drawing from popular songs and well-known Chinese sayings. Special guests include other members of the zodiac puppet ensemble.

The show presents ancient and modern pearls of sheep wisdom, such as "When three sheep gather, prosperity follows," and introduces the audience to Chinese New Year customs, foods and traditions. It is highly interactive—featuring sing-alongs, games and a post-show hands-on demonstration—making this cultural learning experience accessible and engaging for all ages.

Registration is encouraged but not required. The show is family-friendly and suitable for all ages.

Photographs will be taken at this event. By attending, you agree to be photographed and video recorded. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.

With thanks to our Season Sponsor – Community Programming: The Jack & Dorothy Byrne Foundation.

Chinese Theatre Works (CTW) is a New York-based company dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional Chinese performing arts while creating innovative works that bridge Eastern and Western aesthetics. Founded in 2001 through the merger of Gold Mountain Institute for Traditional Shadow Theater and Chinese Theatre Workshop, CTW is led by Co-artistic Directors Kuang-Yu Fong and Stephen Kaplin. The company blends Chinese opera, shadow puppetry, dance, music, toy theater and object theater with contemporary performance forms to explore Chinese cultural traditions, literary classics and the Chinese American experience. Through performances, education programs and international festival appearances, CTW fosters cultural understanding among audiences, artists, students, scholars and educators worldwide.

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