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By ERIC ROSE Bahamas Information Services. NASSAU, The Bahamas – During his remarks at the ‘China’s Lunar New Year 2025 Ceremony,’ held at the Margaritaville Beach Resort – Nassau, on January 23, 2025, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis noted that the Year of the Snake focused on an animal that was a symbol of wisdom, resilience, and transformation in their Chinese New year is perhaps the only Chinese festival celebrated by the Chinese-Jamaicans as a community, though individuals still celebrate Moon Festival, Chin Ming and other minor observances. February 14 we start the year of the Tiger, one of the 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac, and the prognosis is, it will be a very auspicious year 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 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 On the Caribbean island of Barbados, the fifth Fish and Dragon Festival has kicked off. For both locals and Chinese residents, its a celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year, and another example of the growth in cultural and economic exchanges between Caribbean countries and China. The Lunar New Year is also celebrated in other parts of Asia, including Vietnam and Singapore, as well as across the world. Usually, these celebrations have some unique features or assume local 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? There’s no shortage of ways to celebrate Lunar New Year in New York. Here are a few to look forward to: The Ace Hotel in Downtown Brooklyn is celebrating the Year of the Snake starting at 7.pm. on January 31, with a DJ, saxophonists, mah-jongg, Chinese New Year bites, and a mask-making station. 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. Chinese New Year has become one of the world’s most celebrated festivals. 6. IT IS THE LONGEST PUBLIC HOLIDAY AND THE WHOLE COUNTRY IS ON THE MOVE. Most employees have seven12 days off work, and students have a one-month winter vacation. The 2023 Chinese New Year holiday is from January 11 to January 27. There are many similarities in the spirit and festive feeling between the Lunar New Year and our traditional New Year. Yet, there are also more than a few differences too. While most New Year's celebrations in the Western Culture involve family, the Lunar New Year is centered around family. Traditional Lunar New Year dishes vary from country to country, but you can bet it's always a feast. In China, common dishes include whole steamed fish, dumplings, noodles, and glutinous rice cake. As the country celebrates Chinese New Year, President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. on Wednesday urged the public to pursue their grand ambitions not only for themselves but for "the greater People walk beneath lanterns hung across the street to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year which marks the Year of the Ox, in the Chinatown district of central London, Friday, February 12, 2021. 🎰🃏 Club Royal Caribbean CHG Grand Finals - Jan 29 at 8 PM! 🏆🎉Celebrate the Chinese New Year in style with us! 🎊 Join us for an unforgettable night filled with high stakes, big wins, and festive vibes. 🎉💰 Don’t miss out on the action—it’s the perfect way to ring in the new year January 29⏰ Time: 8 PM📍 Location: Club Royal Caribbean CHGBring your luck and let’s So, does Thailand celebrate the Lunar New Year? The simple answer is yes! In fact, as mentioned in the Hot Thai Kitchen Newsletter, Thailand is home to millions of people of Chinese descent; therefore, it comes as no surprise the country embraces this important festival with open arms. The small nation of Brunei celebrates Lunar New Year mainly due to the Chinese immigrants who brought their New Year traditions with them. About 10% of the population is Chinese, and they And for 2018, both the Tibetan New Year and the Chinese New Year will start on February 16th. Tibetans greet Losar, the Tibetan New Year in China's Tibet Autonomous Region pic.twitter.com 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. This Caribbean country is a great place to spend New Year’s for several reasons. First of all, they have a unique, centuries-old tradition called “Junkanoo Jump Up”. As soon as midnight rolls around on New Year’s Eve, revelers take to the streets wearing colorful, bejeweled costumes and sing and dance for hours on end.
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