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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. Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, is the grandest festival in China, usually with a 8 days' holiday. As the most colorful annual event, the traditional CNY celebration lasts longer, up to two weeks, and the climax arrives around the Lunar New Year's Eve. Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is the most important festival in China and a major event in some other East Asian countries. Chinese New Year is the festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar. Pre-Chinese New Year Celebrations (Jan. 7, 2025, to Jan. 28, 2025) Chinese New Year is the most important traditional festival in China. People usually prepare for it early before New Year’s Eve. In 2025, Chinese New Year begins on January 29th and ends on February 12th with the Lantern Festival. Laba Festival (Jan. 7, 2025): Old Chinese New Year Calendar Start Traditionally, the start of the Chinese New Year calendar is 'The Laba Festival' (腊八节 Làbājié), which occurs about three weeks before Chinese New Year's Day and is The traditional “Xiaonian (Little New Year)” falls on January 22 this year, an important day in the Chinese New Year celebration. We have prepared a wonderful cultural feast for you. The event features a variety of activities, including Peking opera, acrobatics, and dance performances from professional troupes in Beijing. When is Chinese New Year 2025? The 2025 Chinese New Year begins on January 29 (Lunar New Year’s Eve) and ends on February 13 (Lantern Festival), lasting a total of 16 days. This period marks the most important celebration in China, symbolizing the transition from winter to spring and emphasizing family reunions. Zodiac Sign and Its Meaning in Introduction Chinese New Year 2025 promises to be a special celebration, marking the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac. As one of the most important cultural events in China, the Spring Festival of 2025 offers international visitors a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in rich traditions and lively celebrations. Chinese New Year, the grandest festival for Chinese people, is celebrated for more than half a month.According to the oldest traditions, people follow a day-by-day schedule of Chinese New Year festivities from the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month, with specific things to do on certain days. Chinese New Years Eve: 春节: Chūnjié: Chinese New Year; Spring Festival: 春节快乐！ Chūnjié kuàilè! Happy Spring Festival! 新年快乐！ Xīnnián kuàilè! Happy New Year! 大吉大利！ dàjídàlì! Wishing you great prosperity! 恭喜发财: gōngxǐ fācái: May you have a prosperous new year: 鼠年大吉: shǔnián dàjí Lunar New Year, often called the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year, is the most important holiday in China and many other Asian communities. Every year is marked by a different animal and 2025 Chinese zodiac years are represented by 12 animal signs and begin at Chinese New Year. Find Chinese zodiac year dates from 1948 to 2031. Why China Highlights There will be dance performances, talks and other activities to ring in the new year. Lunar New Year Cultural Village 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 9. The Lunar New Year Cultural Village, hosted on by Chinatown Main Street, will feature everything from calligraphy and writing to origami folding to live performances. Lion Dance Parade 11 a.m. to 3 p.m Minnesota Chinese Cultural Services Center (MCCSC), Chinese American Academic & Professional Association in Minnesota (CAAPAM), and Minnesota Chinese Veterans Association (MCVA) cordially invite you, your families and friends join us to celebrate the 2025 Chinese New Year. 時間 (Time): February 8, 2025, Saturday, 2:30 PM - 6:30PM 地點 (Place): North Star Ballroom, St. Paul Student Center 7. Sending Chinese New Year Wishes. During Chinese New Year, Chinese people will greet each other with pleasant words like: 'Xin nian kuai le' which means 'Happy New Year' (simplified Chinese: 新年快乐). See more Chinese New Year Greetings and Wishes. 8. Watching the New Year TV Gala In 2025 Vancouver celebrates the Lunar New Year with the 51st annual Chinese New Year Parade in Chinatown. It’s an impressive event! The Year of the Snake begins on January 29th in 2025. Running since 1973, the parade takes place on the first Sunday after the start of the New Year. In 2025, consequently, that means the parade happens on As the Chinese New Year approaches, Chongqing is set to host a series of exciting cultural and tourism events from January 18th to March 11th under the theme "Joyful Chinese New Year." The festivities include over 1,000 diverse activities across seven categories. The legal holiday is seven days long, from the Lunar New Year's Eve to the sixth day of the first lunar month. Some companies and public institutions enjoy a longer holiday up to 10 days or more, because in common knowledge among Chinese people, the festival lasts longer, from the Lunar New Year's Eve to the 15th day of the first lunar month (Lantern Festival). Celebrate the Year of the Snake in Boston's Chinatown with the annual Lunar New Year Lion Dance Parade! Stop by the Chinese New Year Cultural Village and enjoy lion dances, live performances, Chinese calligraphy, and more. The parade starts at Phillips Square at 10 am.
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