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The Big Swim, a Chinese New Year opera in Houston, returned Feb. 20, 2026, celebrating zodiac lore with music, performance, and cultural activities.
The Big Swim, a Chinese New Year-themed opera co-produced by the Asia Society Texas Center and the Houston Grand Opera, returned for its third annual performance on February 20, 2026, in Houston.
Based on the legend of the 12 zodiac animals’ race, the production features music by Meilina Tsui and a libretto by playwright Melisa Tien.
It includes interactive cultural activities like calligraphy and shadow puppetry, along with costumed performers portraying a tiger and dragon.
The event, designed as a family tradition similar to The Nutcracker, has seen increasing attendance, signaling its growing role in fostering community engagement and celebrating Chinese heritage in Houston.
The Big Swim, una ópera de Año Nuevo Chino en Houston, regresó el 20 de febrero de 2026, celebrando la tradición zodiacal con música, actuaciones y actividades culturales.