On Jan. 29, Asian American communities around the U.S. will ring in the Year of the Snake with community carnivals, family gatherings, parades, traditional food, fireworks and other festivities Asian American communities around the U.S. and around the world are ringing in the Year of the Snake Wednesday, including in New York City. The Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year People attend the annual Lunar New Year parade in New York City's Chinatown on Feb. 25, 2024. Hochul signed legislation declaring Asian Lunar New Year a statewide public school holiday in 2023 From 2024:Authentic Chinese food in Queens for Lunar New Year a cure for homesickness How will Lunar New Year be celebrated in New York? The start of Lunar New Year, Jan. 29, will be marked with 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. 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 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. For students across New York, the upcoming Year of the Snake will start off with a bit more of a bang. Public schools across the state will be celebrating the Lunar New Year on Jan. 29 as an The Chinese calendar uses a 60-year cycle known as the sexagenary cycle. The current cycle began in 1984 and ends in 2043. Each cycle consists of one each of the 10 heavenly stems and 12 earthly 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 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 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). This is the 27th year that the Parks Department and Better Chinatown put the celebration together, marking 4,000 years of the Chinese New Year - a holiday that reaches back to the beginnings of The Brief. The Lunar New Year is just days away, bringing vibrant celebrations and traditions to New York City. This year, the festival falls on Wednesday, January 29, marking the Year of the Snake. UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) -- All public schools in New York are closed in observance of the Lunar New Year. Recent legislation modifies the education law to officially recognize the Asian Lunar New Year as a public school holiday across the State. This was enacted by Governor Kathy Hochul in September 2023 This is the first year the holiday falls on a school day since Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation in 2023 mandating school closures, making New York the first state in the nation to do so. The Chinese New Year on Wednesday was an historic day for New York state. It was the first time public school students had the day off to celebrate the holiday. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed Students in Rochester — and around New York state — won’t be in class on Jan. 29 in recognition of the latest school holiday. Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, is celebrated on Attending the Lunar New Year Parade NYC 2025? Discover the top do’s and dont’s to fully enjoy Chinese New Year NYC celebrations in Chinatown and beyond. The Lunar New Year, widely celebrated in Asia and the United States, kicks off on January 29, 2025, marking the Year of the Snake. New York State will officially observe it as a public school holiday.
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