TAP-DC Lunar New Year Banquet 2026
TAP-DC invites you to our biggest night of the year: The 2026 Lunar New Year Banquet. 🏮
Join us as we welcome in the year of the Fire Horse! 🔥🐎 We’re gathering at the beautiful historic Friends Meeting of Washington by Dupont Circle for a night of reunion, culture, and celebration.
🎟️ Tickets: Grab your spot here on Eventbrite (only a few seats remaining)
📅 When: Saturday, March 7 | 6 – 10 pm
📍 Where: Event Spaces at Friends Meeting of Washington, Washington, DC (Dupont Circle)
🔴 Attire: Lucky Red, cultural, or cocktail (suggested)
Performers
Hung Ci Lion Dance Troupe
Hung Ci Lion Dance Troupe was founded with a passion for preserving and sharing the vibrant tradition of lion dancing. Our performances blend tradition with a modern flair, captivating audiences of all ages. Our mission is to keep traditional lion dancing alive and thriving. We carry values steeped in history, carrying the art from generation to generation.
Tianyi
Tianyi Dance Team, University of Maryland's only Chinese cultural dance team, is a group of students who express interest in Chinese culture through folk and traditional Chinese dance. Established in 2012, Tianyi Dance Team strives to break down cross-cultural barriers through the graceful, yet powerful language of dance. Our team aims to widen the perspectives of the University of Maryland's student population and local communities so that we all can learn to understand and embrace different cultures.
And others coming soon…
Buffet Menu
🍽️ A 12-dish dinner with Taiwanese and Chinese favorites
🍷 Drinks included (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
More details coming soon…
Activities
Details about cultural crafts coming soon…
Schedule
6 PM: Doors Open
More details coming soon…
Our Sponsors
Lady M
Lady M is a global leader in luxury confections, renowned for its Signature Mille Crêpes cakes. Since opening our first boutique in New York City in 2004, we have expanded worldwide, blending the artistry of French patisserie with the refined elegance of Japanese aesthetics.
Milky
Milky is reinventing lactose intolerance, with a sleek, convenient design that easily fits in your pocket or wallet. Milky Ultra is 7X stronger than Lactaid and engineered to be only 4mm thin, so you can enjoy dairy without discomfort wherever you are.
Oh So Easy!
Oh So Easy! is the first globally-inspired baking mix brand in the USA, created to shake up tradition with desserts that celebrate the richness of a multicultural America.We partner with chefs of diverse backgrounds to reimagine beloved bakes with flavors rooted in heritage and third-culture experiences.
Teaism
Founded in 1996, Teaism is a collection of teahouse-restaurants based in Washington, D.C. Teaism is focused on offering high-quality loose leaf teas and healthy, quick, wholesome meals cooked from scratch, inspired by the cuisines of the tea-growing regions of Asia.