初三 (Third Day of CNY, Falling on 31 Jan 2025) On the third day of Chinese New Year, known as 初三, it is referred to as 赤口/赤狗, translating to the day of red mouths or red dogs. Traditionally, people tend to stay indoors on this day because the red mouths signify a heightened likelihood of encountering conflicts and arguments with 年初三 (nin4 co1 saam1) nin-chor-saam: The third day of the Chinese New Year Custom of the day: Stay at home. The third day of the Chinese New Year is considered an ominous day, as people in Time: From the second day of the lunar new year to the seventh day; Transportation: take Metro Line 1 from Tiananmen, get off at Jianguomen Station, then transfer to Line 2 and get off at Yonghegong Station, exiting through Entrance A. This will take you 40 minutes and cost CNY3. Alternatively, take a taxi, which will take 30 minutes and cost This particular superstition is quite contentious and frequently results in many friendly debates during Chinese New Year visitations. Back to top. 6. No visitations on 3rd day of Chinese New Year Inauspicious to do visitations on the third day of Chinese New Year. Bai nian (translate: paying respects) is a major activity during Chinese New Chinese New Year, the grandest festival for Chinese people, is celebrated for more than half a month.According to the oldest traditions, people follow a day-by-day schedule of Chinese New Year festivities from the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month, with specific things to do on certain days. As the Lunar New Year unfolds, the third day, known as "Chor 3" in Cantonese dialect, carries its own significance in the tapestry of Chinese New Year traditions. It marks a continuation of familial ties, cultural celebrations, and the beginning of auspicious practices that shape the spirit of the festive season. Chinese New Year: Days 3–7 (Jan. 31–Feb. 4, 2025) From the third to the seventh day of New Year, Chinese people visit relatives and friends. On the third day, some people go to visit the tombs of their relatives, but others think being outside there on the third day is inauspicious because evil spirits roam around. On the third day of the Chinese New Year, it is considered bad luck to see friends and family, Rather, this is a day meant for honoring deceased relatives by visiting temples, Chinese New Year's Day Gregorian Dates Activities; 30th Day of the 12th month (Chinese New Year's Eve) Jan. 28, 2025: Decorate houses, Have reunion dinners, Watch CCTV gala, Stay up late: 1st Day of the 1st month (Chinese New Year's Day) Jan. 29, 2025: Set off firecrackers, Give red envelopes, Enjoy Lion dances: Day 2: Jan. 30, 2025: Welcome Honoring the dead is a Chinese New Year's tradition that's kept to the word. Many Chinese people visit ancestors' graves on the day before the Chinese New Year's day, offer sacrifices to ancestors before the reunion dinner (to show that they are letting their ancestors "eat" first), and add an extra glass and place it at the dinner table on New Year's eve. Loved by Bollywood celebs, Bandra's Kuai Kitchen is the spot to ring in the Chinese New Year! From dimsums to noodles, this restaurant is dishing out all your Chinese favourites that'll make the day extra special. Cost for two- ₹1800. Timings- 11:30 AM- 11:30 PM. Location- Shop 3 - 4, Plot 614/615, Mangal Bhavana CHS Limited, Linking Road Apart from Wong Tai Sin temple, many Hong Kong locals also visit Che Kung Temple in Sha Tin on the second and third day of Chinese New Year to worship, burn incense, draw fortune sticks, and turn the copper windmill (in a clockwise direction) to attract good luck. The first day of the New Year is known as Yuan Dan (Chinese: 元旦; pinyin: yuándàn (First Morning of the year), New Year’s Day, First Day (or Duan Ri). During the 15 day period new year visits (Traditional Chinese: 拜年; pinyin: bài nián, translated: pay respect, worship, salute the year) will be made to family and friends. Chinese New Year is celebrated for 15 days in Singapore, however, only Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3 (29-30 Jan 2025) are public holidays. Businesses and schools resume on Friday, 31 Jan 2025. Some companies may implement block leave on 31 Jan 2025, hence, many businesses may remain on this day, and only resume work on Monday, 3 Feb 2025. Fourth Day of Chinese New Year 初四. The day to honour the Kitchen god who would return to Heaven to report on the family to the Jade Emperor, some place nian2 gao1 (New Year Sticky Cake) as offerings to appease the Kitchen god who then either can’t speak much due to the stickiness of the sweet cake or speaks sweet nothings about the family. 7. Sending Chinese New Year Wishes. During Chinese New Year, Chinese people will greet each other with pleasant words like: 'Xin nian kuai le' which means 'Happy New Year' (simplified Chinese: 新年快乐). See more Chinese New Year Greetings and Wishes. 8. Watching the New Year TV Gala Lending money on New Year's Day is considered inauspicious. All debts should be settled before the New Year. Visiting someone to collect a debt on New Year's Day is also believed to bring bad luck. 14. Killing Animals. Killing animals should be avoided from the 1st to the 15th of the Chinese New Year. Apart from Wong Tai Sin temple, many Hong Kong locals also visit Che Kung Temple in Sha Tin on the second and third day of Chinese New Year to worship, burn incense, draw fortune sticks, and turn the copper windmill (in a clockwise direction) to attract good luck. The visits to relatives and friends will only begin on the third day of the New Year and last until the 15th day of the festival. This custom on Bai Nian is reflected in the ancient sayings: 初一拜本家, 初二拜岳家, 初三拜亲戚 (literally translated as first-day own parents, second-day in-laws, and third-day relatives).
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