MONTICELLO — Resorts World welcomed the Year of the Rabbit with celebrations at Resorts World Catskills (RWC) and Resorts World Hudson Valley (RWHV) on Sunday, January 29. RWC also served as one of the sponsors of the “Celebration of Chinese New Year” that took place at the Mount Hope Youth Center in Otisville.

A team from the Wan Chi Ming Hung Gar Institute performed Lion Dance ceremonies at both casinos. The RWHV event took place inside the casino near the Resorts World Bet Sports Bar.

Team from Wan Chi Ming Hung Gar Institute performed Lion Dance ceremony at Resorts World Hudson Valley.

The RWC celebration was held in the casino’s main lobby. Robert DeSalvio, President, Genting Americas East, Peter Chan, VP of International Marketing, Resorts World Catskills, and other executives from RWC participated in an eye dotting ceremony to protect and bless the property in preparation for the lion dance. The “lions” made several stops, including the front desk, Genting Rewards Players Club, the cashier, and the casino’s restaurants. Red envelopes were distributed to the performers at the conclusion of the ceremony. Wrapping money in red envelopes is expected to bring happiness and blessings on the receivers.

“Since opening five years ago, we have been committed to fostering strong multicultural relationships with visitors from all over the world,” said Peter Chan, VP of International Marketing, Resorts World Catskills. “The Lunar New Year offers the perfect opportunity to showcase our many amenities and services that provide an authentic Asian cultural and gaming experience. We wish our guests a year filled with peace and prosperity.”

Robert DeSalvio, President of Genting Americas East, Peter Chan, VP of International Marketing, Resorts World Catskills, and others participate in eye dotting ceremony at Resorts World Catskills.

As part of its Lunar New Year festivities, RWC was excited to partner with the Mount Hope Chinese Association on a sponsorship of their “Celebration of Chinese New Year” that took place on Sunday, January 29 at the Mount Hope Youth Center in Otisville. The event included authentic Chinese cuisine, traditional Chinese performing arts, featuring Yunbao Fang, a Resorts World Catskills employee, raffles, and local vendors. 

Resorts World Catskills employee, Yunbao Fang, and others take part in traditional Chinese performing arts at Mount Hope Youth Center.

Resorts World New York City held 15 days of exciting events and promotions in celebration of the Year of the Rabbit.