A look at how the Chinese-Indian communities in Kolkata and Mumbai keep the traditions of Chinese New Year alive through food, rituals, and cultural fusion Updated - January 25, 2025 12:43 pm IST January 29, 2025, is celebrated as Chinese New Year. This day marks the beginning of the new year on the Chinese calendar and the festivities will begin on January 29 and will continue for 15 days, ending with the Lantern Festival on February 12, 2025. Check out these places you can visit in Delhi to celebrate this festival. Kolkata: The Chinese community of Kolkata rang in the New Year with tradition and joy on Wednesday, with the city's two Chinatowns—Tiretta Bazaar and Tangra—becoming the hub of the celebrations. Chinese New Year 2025: Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival, is a grand 15-day celebration. Discover its dates, traditions, cultural significance and more. Here’s a curated list of where to dine and toast to new beginnings this Chinese New Year! Chinese New Year Menus Across India Chinese New Year Menus In Bengaluru 1. Yauatcha Bengaluru. maraPhoto Credits: Supplied Celebrate the Chinese New Year with a delectable blend of tradition and innovation at Yauatcha, Bengaluru. This limited-edition An entry in the Bengal District Gazetteer 24 Parganas says that Tong Achew was given a land grant by East India Company's Governor General Warren Hastings, where he set up a sugar manufacturing plant. Every year after the Lunar New Year, members of the Chinese community of Kolkata head to Tong Achew's grave to pay homage. History and significance of Chinese New Year The folk story behind Chinese New Year centres around the myth of Nian, a monster that terrorised villages. People scared it away with loud noises, firecrackers and the colour red. This led to the tradition of celebrating the new year with fireworks, red decorations and family gatherings to ward off Lunar New Year is the most important holiday among the Chinese in many countries, including India. It signals the start of spring so people also call it the “Spring Festival”. The celebration is believed to have originated when the people started decorating their houses with red paper decorations to ward off Nian, a mythical beast that The Chinese community in Kolkata, in India's eastern state of West Bengal, celebrated the Chinese New Year in a traditional way with a great deal of fanfare and extravagance. Local non-Chinese This year, the Chinese New Year special menu will feature chilli chicken, a Hakka-style moon faan or five-spiced rice, whole steamed chicken, siu mais, cashew chicken, sweet sesame balls and Cantonese pan fried noodles, to name a few. While some of these may seem like standard fare at your regular Chinese restaurant, Wu’s recipes are ones Chinese New Year 2025: Hosting tips for a cosy celebration to welcome in luck for the months ahead - Monica Wong and Jenny Lau share their tips for hosting over the Lunar New Year with India Block Chinese New Year is popularly referred to as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, marking the onset of joyous times with family gatherings and feasts. Whether it is the old-school traditional tea or a modern cocktail, here is a list of drinks that you can try. Chinese New Year 2025 begins on January 29 and welcomes the Year of the Snake, known for intelligence and intuition. Celebrated globally, the festival features 16 days of vibrant parades Lunar New Year is the most important holiday among the Chinese in many countries, including India. It signals the start of spring so people also call it the “Spring Festival”. The celebration is believed to have originated when the people started decorating their houses with red paper decorations to ward off Nian, a mythical beast that Chinese New Year 2025 begins on January 29, marking the Year of the Wood Snake. Celebrations include family reunions, red decorations, lion and dragon dances, and gift-giving with red envelopes. Pre-Chinese New Year Preparations and Activities (Jan. 7–Feb. 12, 2025) Jan. 7, 2025: Laba Festival. Some Chinese start to celebrate and prepare for Chinese New Year as early as day 8 of the 12 th month of the lunar calendar. The Lunar New Year is an annual celebration in China, marking the arrival of spring and the start of a new year on the traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar. Chinese New Year celebrations, including the Lantern Festival, are celebrated globally. The Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, is a significant traditional festival celebrated in China and other East Asian countries. Starting on January 29, 2025, it will usher in the It is often referred to as Chinese New Year, especially in China, where it is a major cultural celebration. The festival begins on the first new moon of the lunar calendar and lasts for 15 days
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