Hansamo Performs at Hayward Library’s 2026 Lunar New Year Show
Following last year’s successful performance, Hansamo was once again invited to celebrate Lunar New Year with a special performance on February 14 at the Hayward Public Library. With Lunar New Year falling on February 17 this year, the event was held in advance so the local community could begin enjoying the festive spirit early. The library was filled with excitement, and the seating area was packed with enthusiastic visitors.
The cultural program opened with Hansamo’s dance team performing Samgomu (Three-Drum Dance), captivating the audience with powerful drumbeats and graceful, synchronized movements. This was followed by Hansamo’s Nanta performance, presented this year as a solo act. While a solo performance might appear less intense than a group presentation, the performer’s exceptional skill and confident stage presence created a dynamic and engaging performance that fully matched the energy of a full ensemble.
The event concluded with Hansamo’s Pungmulnori team, which introduced a new highlight this year by incorporating a lion mask dance into the performance. With many children in attendance, the lion dance drew enthusiastic reactions and quickly became one of the most memorable moments of the celebration. The team also performed Beona (spinning plate), filling the room with cheers and excitement.
Hansamo’s annual Lunar New Year performance at the Hayward Public Library holds special meaning in Hayward, a city known for its rich cultural diversity. With no single ethnic group forming a majority and a large portion of residents being foreign-born, Hayward is home to a highly multilingual community. In this environment, cultural celebrations provide a valuable opportunity to promote cross-cultural understanding and bring residents together through shared experiences.
Hansamo looks forward to continuing to share Korean traditions and strengthening cultural exchange within the local community.
