Ridley’s Lunar New Year Festivities!
By Mansour Eldessouky ‘27, Staff Writer; Edited by Isabella Perco ‘26, Staff Editor
Lights flashed in crimson and gold as Ridley marked the Lunar New Year with rhythm, laughter, and tradition. Students moved through the halls, drawn by scent, sound, and shared plates filled with steaming dishes. Warmth spread from lanterns overhead and voices sharing stories between bites. Though patterns repeated on paper chains and banners, each conversation carried something slightly different, unpredictable. Festive meant more than colors; it showed up in timing, pauses, and moments when silence fit better than noise.
A burst of rhythm kicked off when students took the stage, playing spirited tunes that pulled every listener into the moment, hands rising together without pause. Not long after, movement seized attention, bodies flowing through choreography built on discipline and imagination, each step met with roaring approval from those watching.
A standout moment unfolded when Victor took the floor, delivering a striking sword routine marked by crisp motions and unwavering timing, capturing full attention. Immediately following, energy surged as a vibrant dragon parade snaked across the space, glowing under shifting lights.
A small gift wrapped up the event: red envelopes stuffed with chocolates handed to students, adding warmth through something as simple as candy. Moments like these stick, delight folded into tradition. Luck, joy, and hope for the months ahead carried in through laughter and shared grins across Ridley's halls.
