Lunar New Year
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Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, is the largest holiday in the Chinese community, celebrated in January or February. Korea and Vietnam celebrate their respective new years on the same day, while the Chinese New Year is also widely celebrated among overseas Chinese communities. In modern times, many people travel long distances to reunite with their families, making it one of the world's largest annual human migrations.
UnderstandWhile China uses the Gregorian calendar like most other countries, the Chinese lunisolar calendar governs traditional holidays.
EatDuring the Spring Festival, although the foods eaten by Chinese people in different regions vary, some traditional seasonal foods still share common characteristics, such as dumplings, rice cakes, and tangyuan (sweet…
DestinationsEvery Chinatown in the world has a Chinese New Year celebration.
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