Missed your chance to celebrate New Year properly this year? According to the lunar calendar, you have another chance. Traditionally, lunar new year is based on the harvest calendar and is also popularly known as Chinese New Year. Not only is it the basis for a different set of festivals and holidays from the western […]
A new year, a fresh start! Approximately 1.4billion people celebrate the Lunar New Year, including domestic and overseas Chinese people. Chinese New Year is a time for large family gatherings and offering blessings for the upcoming year. While offering lucky blessings, Chinese people around the world often give gifts as a sign of respect. We […]
Chinese New Year historically has been the biggest holiday within the lunar calendar, a calendar aimed at managing the planting and harvest season. Lunar New Year was the longest rest period from work on the farm, resulting in large family gatherings, a tradition that still endures today. 春聯(春联Chūnlián), otherwise known as Spring Festival Couplets, are […]