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Celebrations » Chinese New Year
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Chinese New Year |
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Chinese new year is the biggest 15 day celebration according to the Chinese new year calendar that usually falls in the months of January and February. The upcoming Chinese new year is special for all the Chinese because it marks the 'year of the horse'. However, the date of Chinese new year may differ each year but the difference in date is slight and the celebration is usually expected in the months of January and February.
Normally, the date for the occasion is decided according to the Chinese new year calendar which is a combination of both solar and lunar calendar. The Chinese new year is the biggest festival of the year in china and it symbolizes various Chinese characters and symbols that signify good luck and sweeps away all the bad luck from your home and life.
Additionally, the Chinese new year astrology, comprises of animal characters like rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, cat, dragon, snake, horse, ram, monkey, rooster, dog and boar and these are considered to be auspicious for people who believe in Chinese astrology.
Chinese New Year 2012
Chinese lunar new year 2012 is soon approaching, it is a special time for Chinese and they unite from all over the world together to celebrate the day with traditional and cultural activities. There are lots of feasts, decorations and interesting symbols that relate to the history of Chinese lunar new year and the desire for good luck. The color red is the basic color of the occasion and can be seen in every Chinese new year item whether it be decoration, dressing or any other Chinese item.
Chinese new year is celebrated in china alone, but it is now being celebrated all over the world with great joy and enthusiasm because many Chinese people are living in countries like united states, Canada, Nepal, Vietnam, Korea and south east Asia. Not only, the day is celebrated by millions of people around the world and viewed as the most significant ancient Chinese holidays because f the traditional Chinese parade that seems really interesting.
Chinese lunar new year 2012 is on Monday, 23 January 2012. Many people have started planning for this occasion as it is the longest festival all over the world and the preparations for this 15 day festival takes a lot of time. The upcoming Chinese new year 2012 is an official holiday for many countries in including Singapore, Malaysia, china, Hong Kong and Indonesia, so if you are planning a trip to one of thee places, it is advised to book your tickets at the earliest. To make your Chinese new year vacations interesting, these countries have started planning to work on various Chinese feasts, events, activities and games for kids as well as adults.
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