Rep. Peters Celebrates Lunar New Year in San Diego

Today, U.S. Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) released the following statement to mark the first day of the Lunar New Year:

"San Diego is home to a vibrant Asian Pacific American community that includes leaders in science, business, and culture. Our AAPI community makes significant contributions to our cultural heritage and enriches our region’s history.

"As a member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, I am proud to represent San Diego’s growing AAPI community in Washington and look forward to our future work together. I wish them and everyone in my district a prosperous Lunar New Year filled with happiness, good health, and good fortune. Happy Year of the Monkey!"

Last week Congressman Peters took part in multiple Lunar New Year celebrations, including the Lunar New Year Opening Ceremony at the San Diego Chinese Academy and the Year of the Monkey Celebration hosted by the Chinese Service Center, Chinese School of San Diego, and the House of China. Next week, Congressman Peters will be attending the San Diego Tet Festival held by the Vietnamese-American Youth Alliance.

Congressman Peters continued by thanking local AAPI leaders for hosting him at the Lunar New Year celebrations, "I appreciate the gracious invitations from the San Diego Chinese Academy, the Chinese School of San Diego, David Seid and House of China, Sally Wong-Avery and the Chinese Service Center, and Andy Nguyen and the Vietnamese-American Youth Alliance."