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Where to Celebrate Lunar New Year in New York City

Lunar New Year events at Asia Society and around New York City!
Lunar New Year

Asia Society New York's Best Moments of 2024

Some of our favorite photos from an action-packed year at 725 Park Avenue.
Norman Chen, Christiane Amanpour, Ambassador Chan Heng Chee, Dr. Kung-wha Kang, Bowen Yang, Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin

Asia Society Celebrates 2024 Asia Game Changer Awards

The honorees represent the fields of journalism, advocacy, music, film, and comedy, strengthening bonds between Asia and the world.  
Cover for Living in the Asian Century by Kishore Mahbubani

Book Excerpt: Living in the Asian Century by Kishore Mahbubani

Read an excerpt from the memoir by the veteran diplomat and academic.
UN General Assembly events in New York

A Recap of UN General Assembly Week at Asia Society: To Lam, S. Jaishankar, and Ban Ki-moon

Asia Society hosted several events with leaders from across Asia on the sidelines of the 79th meeting of the UN General Assembly in New York.
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Kamala Devi Harris: A Third Generation Feminist, Indian Style

Dr. Vishakha N. Desai, President Emerita of Asia Society and Former Senior Advisor for Global Affairs to the President of Columbia University considers the VP's background and values.
COAL + ICE Main Room

COAL + ICE Through An Intern's Eyes

Leandra Sze, Asia Society New York's Summer 2024 digital communications intern, documents her first impressions of COAL + ICE, which features immersive photography and video installations from over 30 photographers and artists.
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What the Coconut Tree Meme Says About Kamala Harris’ Indian Heritage

Dr. Vishakha N. Desai, President Emerita of Asia Society and Former Senior Advisor for Global Affairs to the President of Columbia University considers the VP's background and values.
Susie Ibarra performs Sky Islands

Asia Society Presents World Premiere of Susie Ibarra’s Sky Islands

Composer, percussionist, and sound artist Susie Ibarra shares a musical experience inspired by the diverse and isolated rainforest ecosystems of her home region, Luzon, Philippines.
Nicholas Burns

U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns Speaks at Asia Society New York

Burns heavily emphasized the need for communication and tactful diplomacy between the U.S. and China, noting that “a conflict would be catastrophic for both sides.”