This year marks the first time a new school holiday is officially observed in New York state. Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, is Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year. It’s considered to be This year, Lunar New Year starts Jan. 29 and ends on Feb. 8, culminating with the Lantern Festival on Feb. 12. From 2024: Authentic Chinese food in Queens for Lunar New Year a cure for homesickness NEW YORK, USA - JAN. 29, 2025: The festivities of the Year of the Snake, Chinese New Year begins on January 29, in Chinatown, Manhattan, New York, United States. (Photo by Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via It's the first time New York students will have the day off for the Lunar New Year since a new state law was signed in 2023. In 2024, the holiday fell on a Saturday. New York State is ringing in 2025 with a brand-new school holiday: Lunar New Year. For the first time, public schools across the state will close on Wednesday, January 29, to celebrate. What is Lunar New Year? Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, marks the beginning of a new year based on the lunar calendar. THE YEAR OF THE SNAKE. The Chinese Zodiac works with a 12-year cycle, with a different animal representing different animal. 2025 is the Year of the Snake.. The snake represents calmness and Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to declare Asian Lunar New Year a public school holiday across New York State. Legislation (A.7768/S.7573) would ensure schools are not in session on Lunar New Year, underscoring Governor Hochul’s commitment to supporting and protecting New York’s AAPI community. Public schools across New York will close on Jan. 29 in observance of the Lunar New Year, following a 2023 state law signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul. The legislation recognizes the cultural and historical significance of the holiday celebrated by many Asian communities. Sponsored by Assemblyman William It will be the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac. New York is the first state to give schools off for the Lunar New Year. The legislation, signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul, passed in 2023. This upcoming Lunar New Year is the year of the snake, which applies to those born in 1941, 1953, 1977, 1989, 2001 and 2013. In the Chinese zodiac, the snake represents wisdom and transformation The Sound of Spring – A Chinese New Year Concert with The Orchestra Now; Photo: Weiber Consulting. Time: Sunday, January 26, 2025, 3:00 PM (Chinese traditional instrument demonstration and Lunar New Year activities will take place one hour before the performance) The Lunar New Year in 2025 welcomes the Year of the Snake, according to the Chinese lunar calendar. Celebrated by millions around the world, this is a time for cultural traditions, family reunions, and hopes for good fortune in the coming year. In 2025, Lunar New Year falls on January 29, kicking off the 16-day Spring Festival. Year of the Sanke 2025 Chinese New Year Holiday 2025. Officially, the Chinese people will have a holiday for about 7 days from Chinese New Year's Eve to the sixth day of the lunar new year. In 2025, the Chinese New Year holiday lasts from January 28th to February 4th. Some companies may extend the holiday up to 16 days. People pray at Mazu Miao Temple in Yokohama China Town on Jan. 28, 2025, in Yokohama, Japan. Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, will begin on Jan. 29, 2025, marking the Year of the Upcoming Events to Celebrate Lunar New Year! 27TH CHINATOWN LUNAR NEW YEAR PARADE & FESTIVAL 日期 : 2025年2月16曰 (星期日) 下午 1:00時 February 16, 2025 | Sunday | Parade Start 1:00pmChinatown, New York Festival & Booths: 11:30AM – 3:30PM (Bayard Street between Mulberry and Mott St) 27TH NEW YEAR FIRECRACKER CEREMONY & CULTURAL FESTIVAL 日期 : Continue reading 2025 – Year Sipa USA. NY: Chinese Lunar New Year Celebrations In New York City's Chinatown - 59151485. Posted: January 29, 2025 | Last updated: January 30, 2025 In September 2023, Governor Hochul today legislation to declare Asian Lunar New Year a public school holiday across New York State. “By designating Lunar New Year as an official school holiday, we are taking an important step in recognizing the importance of New York’s AAPI community and the rich diversity that makes New York so great,” Governor Hochul said. 2025 Chinese New Year Parades and Celebrations Chinatown Chinese New Year Cracker Show: 1/29/2025 11:30am - 3:30 pm, Roosevelt Park in Chinatown Flushing Queens Parade: 2/20/2025 at 10 am. From Union Street at 37th Ave. to Main Street, 37th Ave. Flushing Brooklyn Celebrations: 2/2/2025 11 am - 2:30 pm. 8th Ave & 50 Street. Cultural 2025 is the year of the Green Wood Snake. 2025 Chinese New Year Day is on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, in the China time zone. The Chinese New Year's Eve is on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 . They are national holidays in China. Lunar New Year Fair . To celebrate the year of the snake, we’re bringing back our Lunar New Year Fair, this time in partnership with Gotham Park! Timing: Friday, Feb 7: 11am-7pm. Saturday, Feb 8: 11am-7pm. Sunday, Feb 9: 11am-5pm. Location: Gotham Park at Rose St and Avenue of the Finest (enter from Park Row, Rose Street, or Brooklyn Bridge
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