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The actual new year holiday, which marks the start of the year of the snake in the 12-month lunar calendar, comes on Wednesday, while New Year’s Eve on Tuesday is reserved for family gatherings and traditionally fireworks displays. Many began travelling on Jan. 14 and the rush will reach a peak over the weekend. But one thing you don’t want to miss during CNY in Singapore is the Chingay Parade, a dazzling multi-cultural event that showcases vibrant floats and performers, making the island one of the top places to spend Chinese New Year. 4. Malaysia. If you’re wondering where to travel during Chinese New Year, Malaysia is your go-to. Lunar New Year rush starts after China lifts COVID travel rules. By Associated Press. Lion dancer makes impact on Chinese Lunar New Year tradition. By Mori Rothman, Michael D. Regan. Happy Lunar The 40-day Spring Festival travel rush – or Chunyun – was expected to have peaked on Sunday, two days before Chinese New Year eve when people typically have reunion dinners with their families. The seventh day of the Lunar New Year (February 4, 2025) is said to be when the Chinese mother goddess, Nuwa, created humanity. Thus, it’s called renri/jan jat (the people’s birthday). The Chinese New Year Travel Rush, known as 'Chunyun' (春运 spring movement), usually begins 15 days ahead of Lunar New Year's Day and lasts for about 40 days (usually from mid-January to late February). Chinese authorities expect an unprecedented nine billion inter-regional trips during this year’s Spring Festival travel rush. The 40-day travel period began on Jan 14 and will continue through The travel involved has been called the largest annual human migration in the entire world. China holds 1.4 billion people (18.4 percent of the world’s total population, but who’s counting Chunyun, also known as Chinese New Year Migration, Spring Festival Travel Rush, Chinese New Year Travel Rush, Lunar New Year Travel Rush is the largest human migration on earth happening annually. It usually begins 15 days ahead of the Chinese New Year and 25 days after, lasting for 40 days. Travel across China ramped up in recent days as millions boarded trains and planes and braved heavily trafficked roads in what officials have estimated will be a record 9 billion trips Travel within China during the Chinese Lunar New Year holidays has its advantages as well as its disadvantages. Here we've rounded up some travel tips to help you enjoy a smooth trip during Chinese New Year period. On the Plus Side — Cultural Activities. It is one of the best times of the year to "rub shoulders" with the Chinese people. The The Year of the Snake starts on January 28, 2025, marking one of the most vibrant Chinese celebrations around the world.China will come alive with red lanterns, firecrackers, and joyous family gatherings, but Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, is far more than just a colorful spectacle. Bidding farewell to the mythical Dragon, the world welcomes the Year of the Snake on January 29 — the first day of the Lunar New Year. For those who celebrate this ancient festival, starting the The 2025 Chinese New Year begins on January 29, 2025, marking the start of the Lunar Year. Known as the Year of the Snake , this event is deeply rooted in tradition and celebrated with family gatherings, feasts, and cultural rituals. Chinese New Year Festival on Sat 1 & Sun 2 Feb. Birmingham City Centre is likely to be very busy over the weekend, so we suggest you leave as much travel time as possible to get to Birmingham Hippodrome. Please note, the following road and car park closures may affect your visit: Inge Street will be closed to traffic from 6am on Sat 1 Feb. Today officially marks the beginning of the Year of the Wood Snake. Although many Westernized cultures view the snake as a symbol of evil and temptation, Chinese culture likewise associates these creatures with harvest, procreation, spirituality and good fortune. That’s why Chinese-speaking people around the world are expected to celebrate this occasion over the next The Chinese zodiac, known as Sheng Xiao or Shu Xiang, features 12 animal signs in this order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. 2025 is the Year of the Snake according to Chinese zodiac, starting from the 2025 Chinese New Year on Jan. 29th and lasting to 2026 Lunar New Year's Eve on Feb. 16. 2026 is the Year of the Horse. Each Chinese lunar year has a Chinese zodiac sign animal. The Chinese zodiac year's stsarting date is a little different from the Gregorian year. It starts from Chinese New Year. The Chinese zodiac years chart below is provided to help you find out the exact starting and ending dates of the Chinese zodiac years. (This is especially useful for Image credit: Citygate. Citygate Outlets, Hong Kong’s largest outlet mall in Tung Chung, is celebrating the Lunar New Year in collaboration with Nestlé KitKat. Visitors will be greeted by a fortune-bringing Lucky Cat and the wish-granting Daruma surrounded by chocolate-themed KitKat bars and beautiful flower lanterns made by students. Chinese New Year is a time of celebration, family gatherings, and rich traditions, and one of the most cherished customs is giving red envelopes, or hongbao (红包). These bright red packets are filled with money and given to children, loved ones, and even colleagues as a symbol of good luck and blessings for the year ahead.
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