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March 2, 2021 at 10:38 pm by Daily Nexus Photography
For the Asian international student community, the Lunar New Year, which began on Feb. 12, looked different this year.
The day, which marks the beginning of a year in the traditional calendar used in East Asian countries such as China, Korea and Vietnam, is meant to be a time of family reunion.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many students are studying remotely in their home country for the winter quarter and celebrated the festival with family â for the first time since their studies began in the United States. For those who remain in the U.S., the new year appeared less eventful than usual, with friends returning home and the absence of celebrational events hosted by student organizations.