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Lunar New Year Celebrations in Seattle and Beyond Lunar New Year at Chinatown-International District Tet Festival at Seattle Center Lunar New Year at the Bellevue Collection Lunar New Year by Tacoma’s Asia Pacific Cultural Center Monkeyshines Seattle Art Museum Chinese and Vietnamese New Year celebrations are popular in Seattle and surrounding cities, bringing festive fun…
Discover the different ways Asian countries celebrate Lunar New Year. Fact checked by Elizabeth MacLennan When the Lunar New Year holiday arrives each year, it brings a flood of fond memories for me. My family immigrated from Seoul, South Korea, to Canada when I was 5 years old, and my parents wanted to make sure…
Lunar New Year Celebrations Lunar New Year is one of the biggest celebrations in the Asian world, and many other countries are now adopting this colourful tradition. Celebrated with fervour, it marks a time of reunion, reflection, and renewal. Chinese New Year: A Time-Honoured Tradition The most famous of the celebrations is Chinese New Year,…
In Vietnam, hundreds of workers are busy dyeing, drying and whittling down bamboo bark to make incense sticks. The village of Quang Phu Cau on the outskirts of Hanoi, known as Vietnam’s ‘incense village’, transforms into a vibrant spectacle each year as the scented sticks are crafted in preparation for the lunar new year holidays….
Lunar New Year Celebrations Across the US The celebration of the New Year for those who use the lunar calendar goes by many names — Lunar New Year, Spring Festival, and, of course, Chinese New Year. However, the celebrations are common around Asia, not just China. This festival is one of the most important events…
Celebrate Chinese New Year in London With the start of February comes the celebrations of Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year in London. Also known as the Spring Festival, this is the start of the new lunar calendar. In the Chinese zodiac, this year is the Year of the Dragon, which symbolizes good luck,…
Lunar New Year 2024 Celebrations Millions of families across the globe are celebrating the Lunar New Year, widely considered the most treasured festival in the Chinese calendar. Also known as the Spring Festival, celebrations begin on February 10 this year and last a total of 15 days. In 2024, those who celebrate will bid farewell…
Celebrate the Lantern Festival with iBestTravel Start the day here. Record number of early votes cast in Georgia. Tom Brady becomes part owner of Raiders. Why America’s drug stores are closing. Lantern Festival Highlights Nanning, China: Visitors take photos of a 100-meter ‘lantern wall’ at a park in Nanning, China. The Lantern Festival: An aerial…
Lunar New Year Celebrations Worldwide After three years of pandemic-era travel restrictions, millions of families across the world are celebrating the Lunar New Year, widely considered the most important festival in the Chinese calendar. The 15-day celebration — also known as the Spring Festival — this year begins on January 22, when the Year of…
Lunar New Year Celebrations Around the World The coronavirus pandemic has significantly impacted the way people celebrate the Lunar New Year, the most important holiday in the Chinese zodiac calendar. Nevertheless, millions of families globally will continue to embrace this festive occasion. The 15-day festival began on Tuesday, February 1, marking the Year of the…
Lunar New Year Candies: Symbolism and Significance Every Lunar New Year, families celebrate with numerous traditions, including the preparation of special candy boxes. These boxes are filled with treats that symbolize various fortunes such as wealth, happiness, and luck. Here’s a closer look at some popular candies and their meanings during this festive occasion. Traditional…