Millions of people around the world are observing the Lunar calendar as New Year celebrations kick off across many Asian communities. So, what is Lunar New Year and how is it celebrated?
…1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022…… 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024 …… 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026 …… 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028 …… 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030 …It's not just the decorations that require thorough planning.For several days — starting on their New Year's Eve — people indulge in food with symbolic meaning, either based on appearance or word association.
Per custom, you are supposed to eat the middle part of the fish and leave the head and the tail for the following day, the first day of the new year.Tangerines and oranges are also symbols of good luck as the pronunciation of their Chinese root words sound like the Chinese word for success.Lion and dragon dance performances, temple fairs, flower market shopping are just a few of the rich, vibrant activities you can expect to see.
Homes and streets are often decked out with red decorations, such as banners, lanterns and ornaments. Red envelopes filled with an auspicious amount are handed to the young and unmarried from their grandparents, parents and married relatives.
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