One of the most vibrant celebrations in all of San Diego took place at Barnard Mandarin Magnet Elementary School

One of the most vibrant celebrations in all of San Diego took place at Barnard Elementary School today, where families and members of the community flocked to the school’s #LunarNewYear Festival for a colorful parade of performances representing Chinese and other Asian cultures.

The annual event is a staple at Barnard, a Mandarin language immersion school. This year’s celebration featured performances by Three Treasures Cultural Arts Society, The Chinese Cultural Center, Samahan Filipino American Performing Arts, Hsi Fang Temple, Sunshine Studio & more.