One week after the 2021 Lunar New Year, cars rolled into the University of Georgia intramural fields E01 parking lot to continue the celebrations. Asian pop music floated on the chilly night breeze as friends gathered to build a socially distanced community with which to celebrate the new year.
On Saturday, Feb. 20, the UGA Asian American Student Association hosted their annual cultural show, Lunars. To ensure the safety of all attendees amidst the pandemic, in-person attendance was drive-in only, and all performances were also streamed on YouTube.
Past celebrations have featured live performances, but the 2021 showcase was instead recorded ahead of time. Despite the changes, the sense of community shared between those who attended the drive-in event transcended the physical distance between them.