Happy New Year!

Whether your New Year begins on January 1 with the solar calendar, January 26 with the lunar calendar, or some auspicious other date, Alliance wishes one and all a happy, healthy, prosperous New Year!

President Barack Obama also commemorates the new year:

"I send my warmest wishes to people across Asia, in America, and indeed around the world who are celebrating the Lunar New Year and welcoming the Year of the Ox. As they gather with their families and celebrate over meals, they welcome new beginnings and honor the enduring wisdom of their ancestors.

"From the lion dances in San Francisco to festivals in Atlanta and parades in New York City and Washington, D.C., Americans of Asian descent carry on the vibrant traditions of their forefathers and enrich America's cultural diversity. I wish all those celebrating the New Year to be blessed with peace, prosperity, and good health."

http://www.whitehouse.gov/the_year_of_the_ox/