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NOW THEREFORE I, GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor of the State of California, do hereby proclaim February 10, 2024, as “Lunar New Year.” IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of California to be affixed this 8 th day of February 2024. GAVIN NEWSOM Governor of California. ATTEST: SHIRLEY N. WEBER, Ph.D. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill officially recognizing Lunar New Year as a state holiday. Assembly Bill (AB) 2596, authored by Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Campbell), was among the Lunar New Year, otherwise known as Chinese New Year, is a cultural celebration of the New Year based on the lunar calendar. It is celebrated in many East Asian countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, and others, sometimes under different names. It is celebrated around late January to early February. Assembly Bill (AB) 2596, the legislation which designates Lunar New Year as a state holiday, was introduced by Chinese American Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Campbell) during Chinese New Year in February this year. Over 20 Chinese and Asian organizations came together urging Newsom to pass the bill. CALIFORNIA, USA — A new bill signed by Governor Gavin Newsom is honoring an important cultural holiday in a new way. AB 2596 recognizes Lunar New Year as an official state holiday. SACRAMENTO – On September 29th 2022, Governor Newsom signed AB 2596 (Low) into legislation. This bill authored by Assemblymember Evan Low, known as the Lunar New Year Holiday, recognizes Lunar New Year as a California state holiday and authorizes eligible state employees to receive eight hours of holiday credit, similar to “Native American Day” under existing law. California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday signed legislation that makes Chinese Lunar New Year a state holiday. The move recognizes the diversity of cultures that Asian Americans have brought to the US' most populous state. Lunar New Year, a holiday important to many Asian Americans, is being celebrated as a state holiday for the first time. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2596 in September 2022, which made Lunar New Year a state holiday in California, thus allowing state employees to take eight hours off to celebrate it. Newsom also NOW THEREFORE I, GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor of the State of California, do hereby proclaim January 22, 2023, as “Lunar New Year.” GAVIN NEWSOM Governor of California. ATTEST: SHIRLEY N. WEBER, Ph.D. Secretary of State ### In his signing message, Governor Gavin Newsom said that recognizing Lunar New Year as a state holiday “acknowledges the diversity and cultural significance Asian Americans bring to California.” Lunar New Year is celebrated across Asia and has many names that vary by country. China’s Lunar New Year is known as the Spring Festival or State of California. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring Lunar New Year and ordered flags at all state buildings to be flown at half-staff in honor of the victims of the mass shooting in Monterey Park. The legal holiday is seven days long, from the Lunar New Year's Eve to the sixth day of the first lunar month. Some companies and public institutions enjoy a longer holiday up to 10 days or more, because in common knowledge among Chinese people, the festival lasts longer, from the Lunar New Year's Eve to the 15th day of the first lunar month (Lantern Festival). In his signing message, Governor Gavin Newsom said that recognizing Lunar New Year as a state holiday “acknowledges the diversity and cultural significance Asian Americans bring to California.” Lunar New Year is celebrated across Asia and has many names that vary by country. Lunar New Year is now being recognized as a California state holiday. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 2596 on Sept. 29 to represent the diverse communities that currently reside in California. Many students celebrate Lunar New Year, including Taiwanese-American Club co-president and junior Beverlyn Tsai. “Lunar New Year is a time where I can just CALIFORNIA, USA — A new bill signed by Governor Gavin Newsom is honoring an important cultural holiday in a new way. AB 2596 recognizes Lunar New Year as an official state holiday. The Significance of Colors in Chinese New Year Symbols. Colors play a crucial role in Chinese New Year symbolism, with each hue carrying its own meaning and significance. Red: The Color of Good Fortune. Red is the most prominent color during Chinese New Year celebrations. It symbolizes good luck, happiness, and prosperity. Jan. 27—WATERTOWN — All public schools in the state will be closed Wednesday in recognition of Asian Lunar New Year. Gov. Kathleen C. Hochul signed legislation in September 2023 declaring the California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation declaring the Lunar New Year a state holiday in honor of the Monterey Park shooting victims. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays Watch Now Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill last year declaring Lunar New Year, which typically falls on the second new moon after the winter solstice, to be a state holiday — a way to “acknowledge the More AAPIs taking off Lunar New Year — which encompasses Chinese New Year, Tết in Vietnam and Seollal in Korea and more. but optional state holiday, when Gov. Gavin Newsom signed
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