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Lunar New Year

  • (From L to R) WEMU music librarian Marc Taras, U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, WEMU music director David Fair and WEMU general manager Molly Motherwell celebrate Paczki Day at the Timko Broadcast Center.
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    U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell delivers Paczkis and political message in visit to WEMU
    David Fair
    Today is what many refer to as “Fat Tuesday” or Paczki Day. These rich, deep-fried Polish doughnuts are traditionally eaten to use up sugar and fat before Lent, and Southeast Michigan celebrates as much or more than any city in the country. The Dingell family has a long history with Paczkis and has created its own traditions around the day. WEMU's David Fair was joined by 6th District Congresswoman Debbie Dingell to talk all about it and caught up on what is going on politically in the nation’s capital.
  • A golden dragon parades through an Ann Arbor mall in celebration of Lunar New Year.
    WEMU News
    Chinese community in Ann Arbor celebrates Lunar New Year
    Ana Longoria
    Chinese Americans and expats in Ann Arbor are bringing thousands of years-old traditions to town in celebration of the Lunar New Year. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.