On February 16, 2025, the Pearland Chinese Association (PCA)  successfully hosted the 2025 Lunar New Year Festival  at the Pearland Recration Center, welcoming over 2,000 guests  from the Greater Houston area—including Pearland, Manvel, Sugar Land, Katy, Cypress, Woodland, and other Texas cities—as well as visitors from California, Georgia, Florida, New York, and even Mexico. The festival featured nearly 60 booths  offering traditional foods, cultural demonstrations, and exhi

On February 24, 2024 , the Pearland Chinese Association (PCA) successfully hosted the 2024 Lunar New Year Festival  at the Pearland Recreation Center. Families from across the Greater Houston area， including diverse cultural backgrounds—gathered to celebrate the Year of the Dragon in a festive and joyful atmosphere. The event featured a wide variety of activities, including lion and dragon dances, cultural performances, raffle drawings, craft workshops, cultural exhibits, chi

On February 10, 2024 , the “Vivi Pearland Spring Festival Gala”  was successfully held in Pearland, bringing together families and friends to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Supported by the Pearland Chinese Association and community partners, the event attracted hundreds of attendees from Pearland and surrounding cities, all gathering to welcome the Year of the Dragon. The gala featured a diverse and vibrant program lineup, including lion and dragon dances, traditional and mod

On January 23, the Pearland Chinese Association successfully hosted the first large-scale in-person Chinese New Year Celebration  since the COVID pandemic at the Berry Miller Middle School. The event consisted of two parts: an afternoon Lunar New Year Festival at Cafeteria and an evening Lunar New Year Gala  in the auditorium, attracting a large number of community members. Although the venue was limited and the weather was drizzly, the enthusiasm of attendees remained undimi

In February 2022, due to ongoing health precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pearland Chinese Association (PCA) celebrated the Lunar New Year with its 2022 Online Spring Festival Short Video Show . This online format allowed the community to safely participate in the festive celebrations while maintaining social distancing. Alongside the virtual showcase, PCA conducted a program evaluation  to recognize outstanding performances. Participants submitted creative short

In February 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pearland Chinese Association (PCA) was unable to hold its traditional in-person Spring Festival Gala. To maintain the festive spirit while ensuring community safety, PCA organized a virtual Lunar New Year celebration  featuring short video performances submitted by community members . Alongside the online showcase, PCA conducted a program evaluation  to recognize outstanding performances. Participants submitted creative shor

The Pearland Chinese Association’s Lunar New Year Gala, originally scheduled for February 2, 2020, was forced to be canceled one week prior to the event due to the outbreak of COVID-19. The Association stated that the decision to cancel was made with the health and safety of community members in mind, aiming to prevent the potential spread of the virus through early precautions. The gala had been carefully organized by the Pearland Chinese Association and was set to feature a

On February 2, 2019 , the Pearland Chinese Association (PCA)  successfully hosted the 2019 Pearland Lunar New Year Gala . The event attracted over 500 guests , including the Mayor of Pearland, the Police Chief, the Fire Chief, and the School District Superintendent. Guests and community members enjoyed a traditional Chinese New Year dinner , sharing food and conversation in a warm and festive atmosphere, fostering friendship and collaboration across the community. The gala al

On February 18, 2018, Berry Miller Junior High in Pearland was filled with warmth and celebration on a cold winter day. The Pearland Chinese Association (PCA) successfully held its first Chinese New Year Gala, attended by hundreds of guests and volunteers. Distinguished attendees included Pearland Mayor Tom Reid, State Representative Ed Thompson, and Pearland Police Chief Johnny Spires. Over the past decade, Pearland—along with neighboring cities Alvin and Manvel—has seen rap