While staying in Xiamen for the Chinese New Year, you can enjoy a free tour of the state-owned scenic spots in Gulangyu (limited to Haoyue Garden, Shuzhuang Garden, and Gulangyu International Lettering Museum), and you can also take a red tour to Huxiang. The "Tiger Cave" in Wanshiyan is located in the Xiamen Botanical Garden. The Chinese New Year begins with a roll of red paper. Spring couplets, window decorations, lanterns, and red envelopes all hide the warm and enduring festive When "artists" meet the traditional Chinese New Year, various symbols of the Spring Festival outline a map of the festive atmosphere in #Xiamen. Foreigners visit the "Amoy's Memory" exhibition hall to learn the history of Zhongshan Road and Xiamen. [Photo provided to en.fao.xm.gov.cn] Ahead of the 2024 Chinese New Year, the Foreign Affairs Office of Xiamen Municipal People's Government organized the 2024 Spring Festival event titled "Together for a Good Start 'Xiamen Now' Loong Year Gathering" to create a festive atmosphere for As the Chinese new year arrives, blessings abound. The festive and joyous spirit of the Yi Si Chinese New Year is upon us. Immerse yourself in the vibrant holiday atmosphere with family and friends, and create unforgettable Chinese New Year memories at Kempinski Hotel Xiamen . Indulge in the luxury of a “splendid year” together. However, in the folk traditional sense, Chinese New Year starts from the Kitchen God Worshiping on the 23rd of the 12th lunar month (or even the Laba Festival), until the 19th of the first lunar month. Origins of Chinese New Year Naming Origin. The name “Spring Festival” literally means a festival celebrating the arrival of spring. 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. The Chinese New Year of 2026 falls on February 17th (Tuesday), and will last to February 21th. It is the Year Thirty foreign professionals and international students in Xiamen, East China's Fujian province, attended a celebrative activity for the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, on Jan 12. They are from 15 countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Spain, Turkey, and the Philippines. 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. This is a festival called Laba ( 腊八 Làbā /laa-baa/ '12th lunar month' + '8'), in the traditional sense, which A foreigner showcases her Chinese calligraphy work. [Photo by Lin Yuyang to chinadaily.com.cn] Ahead of the 2024 Chinese New Year, the Foreign Affairs Office of Xiamen Municipal People's New Years Eve 2025 Events near XIAMEN. Explore all the New year events, parties, celebrations & book tickets, passes online at AllEvents. Get ready to beat upcoming new year 2025 in XIAMEN. Thirty foreign professionals and international students in Xiamen, East China's Fujian province, attended a celebrative activity for the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, on Jan 12. The Chinese New Year greetings usually start from the family, first paying respects to the elders and wishing them health and longevity. Then, people will bring Chinese New Year gifts to visit relatives and friends. When people meet outside, they also greet each other with smiles on their faces. They usually say: “Happy Chinese New Year! 1. Mix white flour with a little water and salt, knead into a dough and bake it into round wrappers. 2. Add the filling — a vegetable and meat filling in most places, but a red bean paste filling is used in north China — on the wrappers Chinese new year just around the corner Xiamen’s street lighting the lanterns :credit to XHS @ 行行摄摄的小怪 #china #xiamen. Over 100 foreign expats gathered in Xiamen for an amazing Chinese cultural experience. They explored the rich traditions of the Chinese New Year by crafting lacquered fans, making Chinese knots, and trying their hand at calligraphy. Jan 28, 2024 - 厦门,这座被海潮包围的海岛之上,将数次面对未知的环境。作为传统的厦门人,或者是闽南人,在他们的精神世界,总是存在一种更包容的传统信仰模式。现如今,年轻人对于民俗文化鲜有了解,为了传达厦门人的特色文化,结合年历与挂毯的形式,将正月到元宵时节需要祭拜的神明 厦门,这座被海潮包围的海岛之上,将数次面对未知的环境。作为传统的厦门人,或者是闽南人,在他们的精神世界,总是存在一种更包容的传统信仰模式。现如今,年轻人对于民俗文化鲜有了解,为了传达厦门人的特色文化,结合年历与挂毯的形式,将正月到元宵时节需要祭拜的神明进行再创作 Over 100 foreign expats gathered in Xiamen for an amazing Chinese cultural experience. They explored the rich traditions of the Chinese New Year by crafting lacquered fans, making Chinese knots, and trying their hand at calligraphy In 2025, Chinese New Year begins on January 29, ushering in the ‘Year of the Snake’. This marks the start of the festivities, which extend from January 22 to February 9. While official public holidays run from January 28 to February 4, many businesses start their preparations earlier and may slow down production weeks in advance.
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