Vastu & Feng Shui News: Chinese New Year 2025 begins on January 29, marking the Year of the Wood Snake. Celebrations include family reunions, red decorations, lion and dragon Chinese Lunar New Year 2025 will begin on January 29 and end on February 12. Chinese Lunar New Year 2025: The Chinese Lunar Year 2025 will start on January 29, 2025, which kicks off the 15-day 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 Chinese New Year, celebrated over two weeks, is a time for family reunions and symbolic feasting. In recent years, the Chinese New Year has gained traction across India, with metropolitan 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 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 Chinese new year 2025 is an especially fortuitous one as it is ruled over by the wood snake, a sign associated with wisdom, intuition, and renewal. It’s a combination of an animal (the snake) and an element (wood) that occurs once every 60 years. It promises to be a period full of unique energy 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. A woman offers prayers at the Hong San Koo Tee temple in Surabaya, Indonesian island of Java, on January 29, 2025, to mark the Lunar New Year of the Snake. 2025 marks the year of the Snake. In India, Chinese New Year is celebrated with enthusiasm, especially in regions with a Chinese diaspora. The community comes together to decorate homes with red lanterns, perform dragon and lion dances, and light fireworks to usher in good fortune. The Chinese New Year is a time for renewal, gathering with loved ones, and celebrating traditions with joy and hope. It emphasizes prosperity, new opportunities, and heartfelt wishes for strength The Chinese New Year is also known as the Spring Festival. It is the biggest and most important festival in China and East Asian communities around the world. Now, let us know the do's and don'ts The Chinese New Year is also known as the Spring Festival. It is the biggest and most important festival in China and East Asian communities around the world. Now, let us know the do's and don'ts Zodiacs & Astrology News: The Year of the Yin Wood Snake (2025) emphasizes personal growth, strategic thinking, and balancing health and relationships. Each zodiac sign faces u The Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is one of the most cherished celebrations in China. This grand festival symbolizes renewal, hope, and togetherness. In 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 Celebrate the vibrant Chinese New Year in Bengaluru with a feast of authentic flavors and festive ambiance at these top restaurants. Whether you’re looking for traditional dim sum, indulgent Peking duck, or unique celebratory dishes, Bengaluru offers a variety of options to ring in the Year of the The auspicious celebration of Lunar New Year is celebrated with pomp by East Asian groups all over the world, particularly in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Vietnam, and Korea. The Chinese New Year, a time of renewal, togetherness, and prosperity, is a feast for the senses—and not just in China! This year, India’s top restaurants are pulling out all the stops to bring the magic of the Lunar New Year to life. The 2025 Chinese New Year starts on January 29 to celebrate the Year of the Snake. The 15-day celebration marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring. In India, Mumbai’s iconic Kwan Kung temple is the hub for festivities at this time. Built in 1919, it is the only relic of the city’s Chinatown that once existed in the 1950s and 60s.
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