2025 Chinese New Year date: Jan. 29th, Wednesday, Year of the Snake Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, is the grandest festival in China, usually with a 8 days' holiday. As the most colorful annual event, the traditional CNY celebration lasts longer, up ...
Chinese New Year Lion DanceWritten by Matteo Updated Dec. 12, 2024The lion dance is a form of traditional dance in China. It is normally operated by two dancers in lion costumes. With the loud music of gongs and drums, one dancer manipulates the lion's head while the other manipulates ...
Since the Chinese lunar calendar is based on the cycles of the moon, the dates of Lunar New Year vary by year. Chinese New Year occurs on the new moon that appears anytime between January 21 and February 20. The 2025 date for Chinese New Year in Taiwan is Wednesday, January 29.The na...
8. Enjoying Lion Dances and Dragon DancesChinese lion dances and dragon dances are traditional dances performed on big occasions such as the Chinese New Year and other traditional festivals to bring prosperity and good fortune. Both of them are ways to create a festive atmosphere and bring ...
Dragon dances and lion dance festivals will usher in the new year in many cities. Some families may even invite a dance troupe into their homes as well. Lunar New Year Dragon Dance in Vietnam Firecrackers are lit as these shall bring good luck and fortune. However, due to security reasons...
Though you may see dragon and lion dances performed at other celebrations throughout the year, it’s most exciting when they appear bobbing and weaving their way through Chinese New Year parades across the United States. Here’s what to watch for and how to tell them apart.Read More » ...
Welcome 2025 withLondon Museum Docklands' freeLunar New Year festivalfeaturing dragon dances, Chinese folktales and child-friendly arts and crafts.1 and 2 Feb Enjoy a fun-filled family day out atMuseum of the Home'sLunar New Year Family Day, where you can listen to stories and get creative...
Chinese New Year is often marked by parades and other cultural events, such as dragon and lion dances which are often performed by martial art students. Spend time with family and friends Chinese New Year is a time for loved ones to celebrate together, and so many often travel to be with...
Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival,is the most significant traditional festival in China. In 2025, this grand celebration kicks off on January 29th, marking the beginning of the Year of the Snake.中国新年，又称农历新年或春节，是中国最重要的传统节日。2025 ...
culture. Zhanjiang City, based on the Zhanjiang New Year celebration, organized parades of characteristic ICH folk projects such as the Piaose parade and human dragon dances in the Chikan Old Street scenic area, enabling tourists to experience the rich connotations of Chikan's Chinese New Year ...