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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. ‘Chunyun’ – the name for the 40-day period when Chinese people go home to celebrate the Lunar New Year with their families – is often referred to as one of the world’s biggest human Japan used to celebrate Lunar New Year according to the traditional lunar calendar. However, during the Meiji Era (1868–1912), the Japanese government adopted the Gregorian calendar with New Year beginning on January 1. Although Chinese New Year isn't a holiday in Japan, celebration activities still can be seen in the Chinatowns. Travelling instead of staying at home to celebrate Chinese New Year has become more popular during the past few years. With the rapid development of transportation, especially high-speed railways and airways, it’s more convenient for Chinese to travel during the 7-day holiday, which provides a good opportunity for people to relax and take a As the last day of the lunar year, Chinese New Year's Eve (除夕 chú xī) is the day before Chinese New Year. It is a grand reunion time for the whole Chinese family. People will participate in many activities to celebrate the coming new year. Chinese New Year's Eve Traditions 1. Putting Up New Year Decorations Gifting during Chinese New Year is rooted in wishing each other a prosperous year ahead. Giving gifts to families during Chinese New Year house visits is customary, symbolising the desire for a blessed year. Gifts, such as mandarin oranges, hong bao, and other useful items, are the most common and show respect and love towards the recipients. Lunar New Year rush starts after China lifts COVID travel rules. By Associated Press. Lion dancer makes impact on Chinese Lunar New Year tradition. By Mori Rothman, Michael D. Regan. Happy Lunar Most of the traditions we see today have been passed down from the past. Read the top 15 Chinese New Year Traditional activities below: Chinese New Year traditions 1. House Cleaning. In the days leading up to Chinese New Year, Chinese families sweep the floors, wash clothes and other things, clean spiders' webs, and dredge ditches. People in traditional costumes during a procession in Beijing on Jan. 22 for the Little Year, or Xiaonian, which marks the beginning of preparations for the Lunar New Year. Video Credit Credit Lunar New Year is a festival beyond compare. Technically it’s a week—determined by the lunar calendar but always late January to mid-February—but for many, Chunjie (Spring Festival) is more Held near Chinatown and Shaftesbury Avenue, this lively procession combines traditional and modern performances that capture the essence of Chinese New Year. Trafalgar Square also hosts additional festivities, including live stage performances, lion dances, and cultural showcases that celebrate the richness of Chinese heritage. 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 This practice of float decoration spread to the rest of Malaya by the 1960s, and eventually became associated with the Chinese New Year. The second Chingay procession was held in 1926 in celebration of the birthday of the God of Prosperity. The third Chingay procession was held in 1957 to celebrate the centenary of the City Council of George Town. Annual Lunar New Year Parade, London Chinatown. On February 2nd, London’s Chinatown parade will be the center of all the action.The performers will begin from East of Trafalgar Square and make their way toward Chinatown, with live Chinese music in the background as participants dance and wave huge elaborate floats in the sky with replicas of ancient Chinese dragons and lions. Don’t feel discouraged if you haven’t been sticking to your 2025 resolutions. According to the lunar calendar, we still have a few more days before we officially enter the 2025 new year, which The Lunar New Year is often mistakenly referred to as the Chinese New Year. While China does indeed have the largest population by some margin among the countries that traditionally celebrate the festival, there are other great countries where you can enjoy this unique festival. Vietnam, South Korea, Malaysia, and Singapore — among others BUTTE, Mont. – The Mai Wah Society is set to host Butte's annual Chinese New Year Parade on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Known for being the shortest and loudest parade in Montana, it will celebrate the "Year of the Snake," the Mai Tah Society said. The parade will begin at 3:00 p.m. at the Butte-Silver Bow Courthouse, located at 155 West Granite. Program Chinese New Year in Amsterdam . We celebrate the start of the Year of the Snake on 29 January. Starting from the Buddhist Temple, a procession is held through Chinatown with traditional lions and dragons, to drive away evil spirits and bring good luck for the new year. Community residents participate in a Chinese Foshan Lion Dance festival during a Lunar New Year gathering on Feb. 5, 2022, in Houston, Texas. Community residents around Houston gathered to celebrate the Lunar New Year for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began. 🎶 The Kennedy Center: The National Ballet of China tells the story of the Lunar New Year with a mix of Western ballet and Chinese cultural themes, all set to "The Nutcracker" score. Tickets
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