Bronx schools teaching Korean celebrate Lunar New Year together

Only two schools in the Bronx teach Korean culture, and they are gearing up to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

News 12 Staff

Feb 1, 2020, 12:14 AM

Updated 1,536 days ago

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Only two schools in the Bronx teach Korean culture, and they are gearing up to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
Democracy Prep High School and Bronx Charter School for Better Learning are the only two schools in New York City that teach Korean language and culture.
The two schools have joined together to celebrate the Lunar New Year together, and the teachers say the celebration helps students learn more about different cultural backgrounds.


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