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Celebrate Lunar New Year 2026 with Asia Society! Learn more here

Celebrate the Year of the Horse with “The Big Swim” at Asia Society of Texas

The Big Swim, a co-production between Asia Society Texas and Houston Grand Opera, celebrates Lunar New Year with a witty, heartwarming one-act opera sure to delight families and opera lovers alike! In this retelling of the Jade Emperor and the Great Race — a fable that sets the order of the 12 animals in the zodiac calendar — the animals learn to put aside fierce competition to instead care for and support one another, side by side. The work will be presented at Asia Society Texas as part of our Lunar New Year festivities and will be preceded by activities, including calligraphy demonstrations and shadow puppetry.

Details about the performances:

The Big Swim

Friday, February 20, 7:30 pm

Thursday, February 21, 2:00 pm

Saturday, February 22, 2:00 pm

@ Asia Society Texas, 1370 Southmore Blvd.

Click here for more information or to purchase tickets.

Explore The World

Our platform is designed for both comic lovers and educators. Readers will enjoy discovering relatable stories, new characters, and exciting adventures, while educators will find meaningful content that can be used to enhance their teachings in the classroom, all tied to teaching standards. Webcomics are tools to explore connections for humanities classrooms while enhancing media literacy for students.

Celebrating Asia’s Diversity Through Shared Stories

Adventures of Asia weaves together themes of heritage, identity, and community well-being, showcasing resources for meaningful dialogue and cultural exchange. The webcomics are more than an educational experience; it celebrates the global citizens that the Asia Society Texas aims to nurture.