International Focus Magazine Vol. 4, #2 | Page 14

seen on the scene Texas Lunar New Year Festival We are pleased to announce iF Magazine was seen on the scene at the 23rd Annual Texas Lunar New Year Celebration that took place on Saturday, February 2, 2019 in front of the Southern News Group (SNG) building, located at 11122 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, Texas 77072. SNG celebrated an important part of Asia and in- cluded International performances. In the Chinese lunar calendar a different animal or mythological beast represents every year in a twelve year cycle. The year of 2019 is the year of the Pig. At the annual Texas Lunar New Year Festival, they celebrated the impressive quali- ties of every culture while celebrating the Asian Lunar New Year. For the past 22 years, community leaders and volunteers have worked hard to promote the remarkable diversity and impressive leadership of the greater Asian community while fostering friendship among nearly every culture. Thanks to the remarkable success of previous festivals, “SNG has expanded this year’s festival! SNG’s com- mitment to cultural diversity and the promise of a stronger tomorrow starts at our festival,” said SNG’s Chairman ,Wea H.Lee. The success of previous festivals has proven SNG’s dedication and enthusiasm to expand above and beyond their former festivals. Thousands of citizens across the great State of Texas visit SNG’s festival every year. From the exciting entertainment to the remarkable cuisine, the Texas Lunar Festival not only celebrates Houston, but every culture across our beautiful planet. The 23rd Annual Texas Lunar Festival is hosted by SNG; Chinese New Year Fes- tival Inc.; International Trade Center; International Management District; USA Printing; and STV 15.3. 14 iF Magazine |February 2019