BEIJING, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- Happy Chinese Lunar New Year! Have a look at the celebrations around the world: The Vessel on Hudson Yards is illuminated with red lights to celebrate the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year in New York, the United States, Jan. 22, 2020.(Xinhua/Wang Ying) Peo...
BEIJING, Jan. 23 (Xinhua) -- Writing new year blessings and couplets to welcome the Chinese Lunar New Year. See how people around the world celebrate the most important festival in China. Students learn to write Chinese calligraphy during a cultural event celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year ...
World 06:18, 01-Feb-2022 Translate Check out some 2022 Lunar New Year celebrations from around the worldCGTN America Digital Share Around the world, people are celebrating or getting ready to ring in the Lunar New Year. From temples, to festivals, and lighting red lan...
Similar to other Asian countries, the Koreans believe that good luck will come in the new year. Read more on Lunar New Year celebrations around the world. Lunar New Year Traditions Enjoy reunion dinner with families. Lunar New Year is celebrated with family reunions, giving red envelopes(...
Despite those similarities, different countries in a way have different customs for the Lunar New Year. Click the Lunar New Year Celebrations Around the World for more information.New Year, Vietnam How do Ethnic Minorities Celebrate the Lunar New Year?
Read our New Year pagefor dates of other celebrations around the world. The Chinese zodiac The Chinese zodiac links twelve animals to a cycle of twelve years. Many people believe that a person born in a particular animal’s year will have the personality traits of that animal. ...
Food is an important part of the Lunar New Year celebrations. Special dishes are prepared and served, each with its own meaning and symbolism. For example, dumplings are often eaten to represent prosperity and good luck. Fish is a popular dish, as it symbolizes abundan...
Dumplings, or Jiǎozi in Mandarin, are a staple for Lunar New Year celebrations. “Since the shape of Jiǎozi looks like gold ingots used as currency in the Ming dynasty (1368-1644), eating Jiǎozi, so it was believed folklorically, would bring prosperity,” says Chen. “Some ...
"It is with distinct pleasure and sincere feelings of friendship that I join your celebrations today on the joyous occasion of the Chinese Lunar New Year, the Year of the Rabbit, a symbol of good fortune, great ambition, bright future, wealth and prosperity," Cypriot President Nicos ...
"It is with distinct pleasure and sincere feelings of friendship that I join your celebrations today on the joyous occasion of the Chinese Lunar New Year, the Year of the Rabbit, a symbol of good fortune, great ambition, bright future, wealth and prosperity," Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiade...