Experience the traditions, activities and performances to celebrate the Lunar New Year. The Lunar New Year: Year of the Rabbit is a celebration that starts with the first new moon of the lunisolar calendar and continues until the first full moon. For many Asian cultures, Lunar New Year is a celebration of change, a moment to renew oneself and a time to welcome in the coming year with family and friends. This year’s celebration will start on Sunday, Jan. 22, and will be celebrated at WSU from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 23 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center.