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It is often referred to as Chinese New Year, especially in China, where it is a major cultural celebration. The festival begins on the first new moon of the lunar calendar and lasts for 15 days ...

Chinese New Year — also widely called Lunar New Year — celebrates the arrival of spring. It's known as the Spring Festival in China and is also celebrated in South Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia ...

Lunar New Year marks the Year of the Wood Snake, starting January 29, 2025. Celebrated globally among Chinese communities, the Snake symbolizes intelligence, wisdom, and charm. The year alternates ...

The date for Chinese New Year is different every year as it is set according to the Lunar calendar. It falls on the first day of the new moon which begins in either late January or February.