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What Should You Wear

ChangJuly 27, 2018June 8, 2019

The significance of New Clothes According to tradition, you should wear red on the Lunar New Year 2019. But why is it so important to wear clothes in this color during this day ? It is said that you must wear red because you will ward off evil spirits and … Continue ReadingWhat Should You Wear

Decorations & Greetings

ChangJuly 27, 2018June 8, 2019

A powerful symbolism is associated with the gifts Chinese people make around New Year because giving and receiving presents is also an ancient tradition, distinctive for celebrating this holiday. The red envelopes, which we’ve already mentioned – called Lai-See or Hong-Bao – containing money, are given to young adults and … Continue ReadingDecorations & Greetings

Chinese New Year Traditions

ChangJuly 4, 2018March 14, 2019

The Spring Festival marks the beginning of the New Year and it is the most important holiday of the Chinese people. According to the horoscope, after the practical and spiritual Rooster follows the Dog, a kind and always ready to help native. The Year of the Pig starts on February … Continue ReadingChinese New Year Traditions

Traditional Dishes

ChangJuly 4, 2018June 8, 2019

The New Year’s Eve dinner is called “the reunion dinner”. Traditionally, on this occasion, the Chinese people prepare many dishes, that are considered to bring luck. Dumplings, spring rolls, fish and a jelly rice cake are served. Other popular dishes are fruits, noodles and tangyuan – sweet rice balls. The … Continue ReadingTraditional Dishes

Lunar New Year Calendar

ChangJuly 4, 2018June 8, 2019

When is Chinese New Year in 2019 ? Chinese New Year starts on February 5th of 2019 and ends on January 25th of 2020 and is the Year of the Pig. Chinese New Year starts on the second or third new moon, after the winter solstice (depending on the number … Continue ReadingLunar New Year Calendar