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For around 1.4 billion Chinese, the new year begins on February 10 - unlike in the Gregorian calendar, China calculates its traditional new year's date according to the lunar cycle. The Vietnamese New Year celebration of Tet, short for Tet Nguyen Dan which means “festival of the first day”, is celebrated over three days as opposed to the traditional 15 of the Chinese New Chinese New Year is upon us, and cities around the world are preparing for all kinds of colourful celebrations. From the bustling streets of Shanghai to the festive atmosphere in New York, each locale adds its unique flair to this beloved holiday. At the heart of these global festivities is the iconic Asian culinary brand Lee Kum Kee. Millions celebrate Lunar New Year in China, East Asia and around the world, but the way it's observed varies across countries and cultures. This year's Lunar New Year falls on 29 January, with In diaspora communities, particularly in cultural enclaves, Lunar New Year is visibly and joyfully celebrated. In the Chinese zodiac, 2025 is the Year of the Snake. Different countries across Asia celebrate the new year in many ways and may follow a different zodiac. What is the Lunar New Year? One thing, however, is true regardless of what countries celebrate the Lunar New Year, and that is they all hope for good things to come in the coming year. Exactly like we do. The Lunar New Year is also celebrated on local scale in cities around the globe where significant South Asian communities exist, such as San Francisco, California Among China’s traditional holidays and celebrations, none ranks higher in importance than the Lunar New Year (農曆新年). Also known as the Spring Festival (春節), or simply Chinese New The Chinese New Year starts on the first day of the first month in the traditional Chinese calendar. The holiday is tied to the moon phase. The Chinese New Year falls on a different date each year. Usually the celebration will start from the New Year’s Eve and will last for around 15 days. For Chinese people, Lunar New Year is the Spring Festival, and it’s celebrated widely in Taiwan and across Southeast Asia in countries with large Chinese populations, such as Singapore and Malaysia. Teokguk (Korean Rice Cake Soup) is the major New Year's dish in Korea. UK: Chinese New Year Celebrations in London. London boasts the largest Chinese New Year celebrations outside Asia, including parades, Chinese costume shows, dragon dances, and lion dance performances. The main parade usually begins at 10:00 am, passing through Chinatown and 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. Happy Chinese New Year 2025: The Year of the Snake. Saturday 1 February Clayport Library, Dunelm House (Students’ Union) The Oriental Museum and city centre streets 10.00am - 4.00pm. Free entry. Chinese language, Chinese lion dancing, Craft stalls for children, music and dance performances. Clayport Library A variety of activities will be held to celebrate Chinese New Year at the mall, including a Chinese food fair at SookSiam, Level G (17 – 31 January), a worship ceremony for Tai Sui invited from Guangzhou 拜太岁, lion dance performances, Chinese cultural dance performances, a Gu Zheng recital, and mini-concerts by Thai artists (NuNew on 24 Lunar New Year Run Saturday, February 1 The annual Lunar New Year Fortune Run hopes to bring together the community and honor the tradition of renewal. There are 5K,10K, and half-marathon routes The Lunar New Year festival is one of the largest celebrations in Asia. From China and Hong Kong to Vietnam and Singapore, cities turn up the volume with loud and auspicious red decorations 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. Lune New Year is primarily celebrated in many Asian cultures, including by Chinese, South Korean, Vietnamese, Singaporean, Malaysian, Filipino and Indonesian. Each culture has its own name for the Chinese New Year celebrations in Chinatown London are the largest outside of China, making it the ultimate destination to experience this vibrant time of year. With over 50 restaurants, bars, shops, and businesses, Chinatown is the heart of the celebration, offering a unique blend of cultural dishes and festive experiences. The Chinese New Year celebration, also known as Lunar New Year, is the most significant holiday in China and for Chinese communities worldwide. Celebrated primarily across Asia in countries like South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia and Thailand, this festival marks the arrival of spring and the start of the new year according to the lunar Here are seven poems to help you celebrate the Chinese New Year with words that resonate. “The Year” by Ella Wheeler Wilcox. Ella Wheeler Wilcox’s poem “The Year” reflects on the cyclical nature of time, an important theme in Lunar New Year celebrations, which center the beginning of a new temporal cycle.
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