Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, has long been celebrated not only in China but also across Southeast Asia. Laos is not an exception, with the Chinese-Lao, Korean, and Vietnamese communities beginning their celebrations on 29 January and continuing for 15 days, becoming part of the historical and cultural ties to the country. The exact date depends on the new moon that appears between January 21 and February 20. So it’s determined by the lunar calendar. Since both the Chinese and the Vietnamese are a large minority, the Chinese New Year is also celebrated in Laos. Although not a national holiday, many shops and restaurants are closed during Chinese New Year. "For me, Chinese New Year is all about family, and that's what matters most," he said. "My brother studies in China and comes back to Laos once a year to gather with the family for the celebration. As the New Year weekend approaches, throughout Laos, communities and individuals from Chinese and Vietnamese backgrounds are preparing for the celebrations. Chinese Lunar New Year Celebrating with Fervor in Laos. Chinese communities thrive in Laos, with many Lao families actively participating in and embracing the festivities annually. VIENTIANE, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- The vibrant colors of the Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, are lighting up Laos, filling the air with joy, hope, and unity as Chinese and Lao communities celebrate the festival with dragon dances, family reunions, and festive meals. The Chinese Embassy in Laos hosted a reception to celebrate the 2025 Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) on the evening of January 22, 2025, in Vientiane. General Heroes in Pink: Celebrating the Legacy and Future of Midwifery in Lao PDR. 1/23/2025 10:45:37 AM Deputy Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Vansy Kuamau, Charge d'affaires of the Chinese embassy to Laos Wang Chang, Director of Director of China Culture Center, Ms Li Yiping together with relevant officials. “Lunar Chinese New Year is an annual celebration in China and the world. The Chinese New Year celebration is also a symbol of the growing cultural ties between Lao and Chinese people. For many Lao individuals, it is an opportunity to learn more about Chinese traditions, fostering greater understanding and appreciation of China. Khampaserd, a 24-year-old student, said, "I have many friends who are Lao people of The China Cultural Center in Laos will continue to organize various activities, such as hand-wrapping dumplings workshop, cultural exhibitions, Chinese traditional costume wearing and other activities to celebrate the Chinese New Year 2024. (KPL) The Chinese Cultural Centre in Laos celebrated the 2025 Chinese New Year under the theme “Experience Hubei Culture in Laos” on January 17, 2025, at the Chinese Cultural Centre, Vientiane. The event was attended by Deputy Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism Vansi Kuamua, Chinese Ambassador to Laos Fang Hong, and Head of the Chinese New Year’s Eve, a day where Chinese families gather for their annual reunion dinner, is known as Chúxī (除夕) or "Eve of the Passing Year." Because the Chinese calendar is lunisolar, the Chinese New Year is often referred to as the "Lunar New Year". Chinese New Year is the longest and most important festivity in the Chinese calendar. Lao New Year is a popular English name for a traditional celebration known in Laos as "Pi Mai" or "Songkan" (in Lao language). Lao New Year is widely celebrated festival in Laos. [1] The festival is also celebrated by the Lao in Australia, Canada, France, the UK and the US. [2] Lao New Year takes place in April, the hottest time of the year in This year, in late January, the China Cultural Center in Vientiane hosted an event to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year in advance, attended by dignitaries from both Laos and China. Laos celebrates the Lao New Year from 13th to 16th April, 2025. In Lao, the festival is called Pi Mai or Songkran. Lao New Year falls in the hot season in Laos. Celebrations last three days, with every day dedicated to different activities. The coming of the New Year is seen as an opportunity to let go of the past and embrace a promising new VIENTIANE, Jan 23 (Xinhua): Lao people and overseas Chinese here enjoyed a festive event in the capital, featuring lion dances, firecrackers and food to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year. The 2025 Lunar New Year, also called the Spring Festival in China, kicks off on Jan. 29, with a 15-day celebration to follow. Many traditions are part of celebrating, from symbolic dishes to 8/14Chinese New Year is also celebrated in other South Asian countries including Laos, Cambodia, etc. Cambodian ethnic Chinese people perform a dragon dance in front of Royal Palace in Phnom Penh The China Cultural Center in Laos will continue to organize various activities, such as hand-wrapping dumplings workshop, cultural exhibitions, Chinese traditional costume wearing and other activities to celebrate the Chinese New Year 2024. Each year, as spring breaks out along the mighty Mekong River, the Lao people celebrate the Lunar New Year. This is an ideal time for Laos private tour, joining the locals carrying Buddhist idols and figurines on noisy and colorful parades through the center of Luang Prabang, a city of ancient temples, fantastic architecture, and ancient TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Lunar New Year has long been synonymous with China since the former is indeed a significant celebration for the community in the entire country. Nevertheless, the cultural celebration is, in fact, observed in other parts of the world, and Thailand is no exception. Though it's not
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