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On January 21, the ‘Chinese Consulate in Kolkata’ hosted a grand reception to celebrate the Chinese New Year, marking the onset of the Year of the Snake at Hyatt Regency Kolkata. This event also commemorated the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and India, highlighting the deep-rooted ties between the two nations. Statesman News Service | Kolkata | January 30, 2025 8:40 am. Chinese New Year (Photo:X) Chinese New Year celebrations in Kolkata are a vibrant blend of local and Chinese tradition. First-time 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. It’s Chinese New Year on January 29, and JW Marriott is celebrating with a special menu at its Asian in-house restaurant, Vintage Asia. The à la carte menu highlights the rich flavours of Asian cuisine, offering an exquisite selection of dishes. Relish juicy dim sums like Spicy Hargao and The Chinese Consulate in Kolkata celebrated the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Snake, highlighting its significance with the upcoming 75th anniversary of China-India diplomatic relations Find tickets & information for Chinese New Year 2025. happening at Tangra, Kolkata, Kolkata, WB on Tue, 28 Jan, 2025 at 09:00 pm IST. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. Vintage Asia at JW Marriott Kolkata celebrates the Chinese New Year from January 28th to February 2nd, 2025, with a specially curated à la carte menu. This culinary journey features delicacies like Spicy Hargao, Cantonese Roast Duck with Mint Sauce, and Hong Kong Typhoon Shelter Prawns. When is Chinese New Year 2025? In 2025, Chinese New Year will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 29. The festivities will last for 15 days, concluding with the Lantern Festival, also referred to as Chinese Valentine’s Day. The date of Chinese New Year is determined by the lunar calendar, falling on the second new moon after the winter solstice. 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 Together with the ambiance, menu, drinks and of course the charming hospitality of the staff, the visitors are expected to enjoy a fine celebration of the New Year. At Yauatcha Kolkata, Quest Mall. Available till February 15, 2025. Price for two (approx.): Rs 2635+ Timings: 12 pm – 11 pm The Chinese New Year festivals and prayers have marked the start of the Year of the Snake. Hundreds lined up in the hours before midnight at the Wong Tai Sin Taoist temple in Hong Kong in a bid to 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. Download this stock image: KOLKATA, INDIA - JANUARY 29: Traditional Dragon dance during celebration of The Lunar New Year of Snake (Chinese New Year) by Chinese origin local people on January 29, 2025 in Kolkata, India. The Chinese New Year was celebrated on Wednesday to mark the beginning of the first day of the Year of Snakes according to the Chinese zodiac. (Photo by Samir Jana/Hindustan A visitor offers prayer at a Chinese temple to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year which marks the Year of the Snake on the Chinese zodiac Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, at China Town in Yokohama, south of Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Download this stock image: People of resident Chinese community celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Snake, in Kolkata, India, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Bikas Das) - 2SA9EW0 from Alamy's library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. 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 A Sichuan-inspired spread for Chinese New Year 2025. A visit to Tangra or Tiretti Bazaar in Kolkata is a must during the Chinese New Year if one wants to truly witness everything this festival Chinese New Year 2025 falls on Wednesday, 29 January 2025, marking the beginning of the Year of the Snake. While the public holiday lasts for seven days (29 January – 4 February 2025), factory closures can extend well beyond this. The Chinese New Year of 2025 falls on January 29th (Wednesday), and will last to February 2nd. It is the Year of Snake.As an official public holiday, Chinese people can get eight days' off from work, from January 28th to February 4th. For the new year, chefs have carefully prepared the Serpent’s Sweet, a Chinese New Year macaron with an oolong gnash, and the Firecracker Petit Gâteau, made with Bergamot curd and gel, and Sichuan Pepper Chantilly, the true showstoppers. Finish your meal with macarons or a selection of pineapple pastries washed down with a tea from the 24
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