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Lunar New Year is the beginning of a new year based on lunar or lunisolar calendars, celebrated by various cultures across the world. Learn about the origins, customs and dates of Chinese New Year, Tibetan New Year, Korean New Year, Vietnamese New Year and more.
Aug 21, 2024 · Lunar New Year, festival typically celebrated in China and other Asian countries that begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar and ends on the first full moon of the lunar calendar, 15 days later.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Feb 4, 2010 · Learn about the origins, customs and celebrations of Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, in East and Southeast Asian cultures. Find out which animal represents the year 2024 and what foods and symbols bring good luck and prosperity.
Lunar New Year falls on different dates each year, but always falls between February 10 and February 24 of the international standard calendar. Its traditional Chinese celebrations last for 16 days, from Lunar New Year's Eve to the Lantern Festival.
Learn about the origins, traditions and celebrations of Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival. Find out when it falls in the Gregorian calendar and what animal represents each year in the 12-year cycle.
Feb 13, 2024 · Bring on the fire! It’s time to celebrate the Lunar New Year, also known as Spring Festival as we say goodbye to the Rabbit and fly into the Year of the Dragon.
Feb 5, 2024 · Learn about the origins, traditions and significance of Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival. Find out how it is observed in different countries and regions, and why it prompts the world's largest annual migration.
