_ In many Asian cultures where filial piety is held in high regard, the Lunar New Year is the most festive holiday when people flock back to their native provinces and homes to celebrate the occasion with family and friends. At New Clairvaux where several brothers from Asia have left their home countries to become part of a monastic family, they prepared a festive meal for the community to ring in the new lunar year. This year's menu included fried noodles with shrimps, eggrolls of all sizes, and spring rolls.
恭禧發財 Chúc Mừng Năm Mới 새해 복 많이 받으세요 Blessings to all in the New Year!