1 feb 2018 Paese o regione Giappone As the other one said, "oshogatsu" and "obon". Oshogatsu is basically new years day(s). Obon is traditionally a day to welcome your dead family/ancestors visiting you on the day, but actually most people pray for the dead family member if there are...
Things to Do In January 2025 in Malaysia january Chinese New Yearfalls on 29 January this year. You can see how Malaysians welcome in the Year of the Snake with joyful celebrations, lion dances, fireworks and lots of food. Some of the main temples have splendid light and lantern displays ...
An important holiday throughout Asia, the exact dates of Chinese New Year vary from year to year (here is a guide). While Chinese New Year is no longer a Japanese holiday, it’s still celebrated by many in Japan, particularly in cities with large Chinese populations. Chinese New Year is ...
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