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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. There are annual events like Chinese New Year, the Lantern Festival, the Qingming (Tomb Sweeping) Festival, Double Seven Festival, and the Winter Solstice. The festivals introduced here have been selected for their traditional Chinese nature. Often the dates will vary from year to year because they are celebrated according to the Chinese calendar. 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 In this article, we will delve into the various New Year outings that mark the festive period, exploring their cultural significance, unique activities, and the joy they bring to participants. Temple Fairs: A Hub of Tradition and Festivity Temple fairs (miaohui) are among the most iconic and popular outings during Chinese New Year. 🎇 Discover the best Chinese New Year events in Hong Kong. Advertising. 5. Seoul’s Fortune Party Yokohama in Greater Tokyo is chaotic even without a global celebration like Lunar New Year. A central event is the family dinner at the New Year’s eve. The choice of dishes varies, reflecting family customs and local culinary traditions. Often it includes dumplings, spring rolls, cakes 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. 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. Restaurants are closed, but leading up to the New Year, tuck into heaping plates of dumplings (饺子, jiao zi)—which sounds like 交子 (jiāo zi); the second symbol, 交 (jiao) means "exchange Wong adds that many Chinese traditions around the new year, like cleaning or eating sweets, are all about setting the mood for the year ahead. "A lot of it feels about intent. The Lantern Festival is a cherished celebration in Chinese culture that has stood the test of time. Chinese New Year Lantern Carnival 2025 showcases breathtaking lantern displays, captivating stage performances, and interactive lantern riddles that invite everyone to dive into the rich tapestry of Chinese traditions. Join in the festivities and experience the joy and blessings of Chinese New In Chinese culture, bright colors such as gold, orange, and purple are also worn to scare away evil spirits and bad fortune for the coming new year.Gold represents wealth and good fortune. As the Come and join us for a day filled with lively festivities! Expect a fun filled day with lots of activities and scrumptious, authentic Chinese food. Get entertained with amazing live performances like traditional dance, Kung-Fu, Tai-Chi demonstration and more! Asian communities across the world will begin ringing in the Lunar New Year tomorrow, with 2025 designated as the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac. The Snake is the sixth animal in the The annual celebration of the Chinese New Year in Pokémon GO is set to take place this week with the Lunar Year 2025 event. While not one of the biggest events in the Pokémon GO calendar, it has previously provided some great rewards for trainers, and this year's edition is no different. There are NetEase Games’ hit hero shooter Marvel Rivals is launching its first-ever Chinese New Year-themed event this year. The Spring Festival event adds a new Rocket League-like game mode called Clash of Dancing Lions, which pits three-player teams against each other in a game of ability-based soccer. With the Year of the Snake about to begin, Richmond is once again at the heart of Metro Vancouver’s colourful Lunar New Year celebrations. There are some great activities to discover around the city––with lots of fun, free and family-friendringly options to consider. Enjoy a variety of festivities in Richmond throughout the New Year period. This week and until 29th January, the Year of the Snake looms over San Andreas! This means that celebrations for Lunar New Year start, with new Lunar New Year-themed Stunt Races, a new collectible based on the ancient Yuanbao currency, a limited-time livery, and rewards! Alongside ringing in the On January 29, enjoy a Lion and Dragon Dance while dining on special set menus at Red Jade featuring sumptuous Chinese delicacies like Peking Duck. Prefer to celebrate at home? Grab their Chinese New Year Hot Box for a festival-worthy feast. For more details, visit The Manila Hotel website. 7. City of Dreams (January 29, 2025)
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