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 The 15th day of the Chinese New Year is the Lantern Festival (元宵节 yuán xiāo jié). It traditionally marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebration. On this day, popular activities include lighting up lanterns, guessing lantern riddles, eating yuan xiao (a kind of rice ball), and enjoying time with families or lovers. The 15th day, also referred to Lantern Festival, is the end of the Chinese New Year festivities and all things are back to normal after that day. It is also the first full moon day after the grand event. On this day, people will go to enjoy different shapes of lanterns and guess lantern riddles. During Chinese New Year, people have a long list of things to do. From one week preceding the festival to the 15th day after, many Chinese New Year customs are widely observed for thousands of years. The family reunion dinner, eating dumplings, and setting off firework are the must-dos that you might know. What else interesting do the Chinese do? Chinese New Year is the festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar. Chinese New Year 2025 will fall on Wednesday, January 29th. The date changes every year but is always somewhere in the period from January 21st to February 20th. Chinese New Year red envelopes are a traditional gift for children or elderly people during Chinese New Year. In China, the red envelope (money) is called ya sui qian (压岁钱 /yaa sway chyen/), which means 'suppressing Sui [the demon]money'. Those who receive a red envelope are wished another safe and peaceful year. 6. Visiting Relatives Chinese New Year is the most important festival for Chinese, and the most widely celebrated holiday in the world. With great passion, people observe this annual event with diverse activities, some of which are thousand-year-old traditions. Get the top 10 picks of the most popular Chinese New Year activities now. Chinese New Year's Eve tradition 9. Setting off Fireworks. Setting off fireworks used to be an indispensable custom during the Chinese New Year. Chinese people believe that the noise of the fireworks could scare away evil spirits and that the sparks could bring good luck. Chinese New Year is a festival that celebrates the beginning of the new year in China. The celebration usually starts around late January or early February, and lasts 15 days. All auspicious things aside, there are certain taboos that must be avoided during Chinese New Year: 1. No cleaning! Any type of “spring cleaning” must take place before the new year and never during the actual holiday. This allows the cleaned space to be filled with the new blessings and fortunes of the new year. Flock of people visiting Binondo during Chinese New Year . Binondo, the oldest Chinatown in the world, transforms into a living, breathing canvas of red and gold during Chinese New Year. Located in the heart of Manila, this historic district is the epicenter of Filipino-Chinese culture and the place to be for a truly immersive experience. Chinese New Year, specifically Chunyun, is the greatest annual human migration, which often leaves big cities deserted. It can be hard to figure out what to do during Chinese New Year (keep an eye on our account for a overview of events). As a working foreigner you might revel in the week off, but be a little stuck for something to do (or eat!). Lunar New Year Markets Dihua Street Lunar New Year Market. 13 to 27 January 2025. The Lunar New Year 2025 in Taiwan brings good fortune for many – one of the best places to experience the Lunar New Year in Taipei is Dihua Street in the Dadaocheng District. One of the most famous events during Chinese New Year in Singapore is the Chingay Parade, a massive street parade featuring colorful floats, dancers, performers, and more. It's an unforgettable way to experience the multicultural richness of Singapore and celebrate the Lunar New Year. Chinese New Year is one of Hong Kong’s biggest festivals and is celebrated with red lanterns, lion dances, markets, prayers for good fortune and auspicious cuisines. From interactive installations to festive decorations there are plenty of celebratory events throughout the city to start the new year with joy and prosperity. Chinese New Year is fast approaching (January 29), and game developers are capitalising on the festive season to launch themed events and cosmetics for your favourite live-service games. Everywhere you look, there are cosmetics, limited-time game modes, and all sorts of rewards currently available 2025 is the year of the Snake, starting from January 29, 2025 (Chinese Lunar New Year Day) and lasting until February 16, 2026. If you were born in 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, your Chinese zodiac sign is the Snake. CNY is just around the corner! Bring out the pineapple tarts and bak kwa, get dressed in your finest cheongsam or festive street style, and dive into the spirit of Chinese New Year at these fun events in Singapore. Best Chinese New Year 2025 events in Singapore 1. Chingay Parade Photography: Chingay Parade SG via Facebook. Everyone’s It begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar and ends 15 days later on the first full moon. Because the lunar calendar is based on the cycles of the moon, the dates of the holiday vary Chinese New Year, Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, is an annual event based on the lunar calendar. In 2025, Chinese New Year falls on the 29th – 30th of January (Wednesday and Thursday). However, the festive period usually lasts 15 days, with the most significant celebrations and public holidays occurring during the first three days (29th
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