Lunar New Year

Asian communities around the globe will mark the new year with fireworks, parades and other festivities.

Grace Meng, a Democrat from New York, sponsored a bill that would have made Lunar New Year the The Lantern Festival is held on the first full moon of the year to mark the end of the New Year season. Americans are typically most familiar with Chinese New Year celebrations, with dragon parades, boat races and fireworks. Lunar New Year falls on a different day on the It's a possibility, though not a likely one for the moment. [10 "heavenly stems,"](https://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/focus/stems.htm) each of which represents one of the five elements of Taoism: fire, earth, water, wood and metal. Many people wear red during Lunar New Year, and children often receive red envelopes stuffed with money. 21 and the new year begins Jan. Rabbits are also associated with the moon, because of the mythical Jade Rabbit who lives there. Participants enjoy special foods like Thịt Kho trứng (braised pork with duck eggs) and decorate yellow apricot blossoms and other plants. Since the beast, Nian (Chinese for "year"), was afraid of bright lights, loud noises and the color red, they were used to exile the beast. [Gregorian calendar](https://www.britannica.com/topic/Gregorian-calendar) every year: In 2023, Lunar New Year's Eve is Jan.

To celebrate the Year of the Water Rabbit, Dora Wilson said she is planning on showing her two kids, aged six and four, Chinese traditions — and a lot of ...

"To be honest, we have not found many communities celebrating the Lunar New Year … "I usually had to go to Mississauga for that stuff, now it's really different in a good way," she said. Wilson said she wants to see more representation not only of Asian cultures but of all communities in the city. Finding any sort of celebrations in the city is very challenging," said Wilson. The multi-day Lunar New Year is celebrated by several different communities starting on the first new moon between Jan. Traditions tied to the holiday include cleaning the house, spending time with family and enjoying foods that promote good luck and health.

As millions around the world get ready to welcome the year of the rabbit, we spoke with chefs, cooks and bakers about what dishes they're putting on their ...

Add the tofu and use a fork to mash up the tofu and mix it into the processed vegetables. Place the molds on the steaming rack and cover the pot with a lid. Turn off the heat and let the pandan knot steep in the water for 10 minutes. Add the broth and deglaze the bottom of the pot. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the potatoes are nearly cooked, about 15 minutes. Place the soft boiled eggs into the sauce to stain them a caramel color and infuse them with the flavor of the pork. Return the pot to medium heat, add the pork belly, and toss it in the caramel to evenly coat. Add the white onion, garlic, and salt and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Lower the heat to maintain a simmer, partially cover, and summer for about 1.5 hours until the pork belly is very tender. Add the shiitake mushrooms, wood ear mushrooms, and carrots and cook and stir for 2 minutes. "The reason for that, it's supposed to symbolize the purity of a clean slate.

The bakery is busier this time of year as customers pour in to buy nian gao and other items, like the vegan bread and pastries offered year round, to prepare ...

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Chef Tara's special menu items will include Steamed Fish with shishitos, ginger, soy, radish, onion, lemon, chili oil; Spicy Lamb Noodles with garlic chive ...

Offering special menu items and chef-curated baskets, Animae fans can choose to celebrate at the restaurant or in the comfort of their own home. [HERE](https://www.animaesd.com/shop/p/fruit-basket), to be picked up at Animae on Friday, January 27 for your Lunar New Year celebrations! [curated baskets](https://www.animaesd.com/shop/p/fruit-basket) to ring in the Lunar New Year at home.

At lunch and dinnertime, passengers can indulge in a Cantonese roast duck bao with plum sauce, scrumptious poached shrimp and vegetable dumplings with soy and ...

In Singapore, passengers can enjoy steamed rice with Chinese chicken sausage in lotus leaf, where the sticky glutinous rice traditionally symbolises family cohesiveness. In the seven Emirates Lounges in Dubai on January 22, the first day of the Lunar New Year, breakfast treats will be served in the First and Business Class lounges, including a classic ‘Cheung Fun’ steamed rice noodle roll stuffed with dried prawn and scallops. Desserts in the First Class Lounges will include a choice of sweet and light mango coconut cake with spices or black tea cake, with a tangy yuzu tartlet served with green tea powder available in the Business Class Lounges.

Also referred to as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, it is one of the most important Asian holidays, marked by family reunions, feasting and gifts. And in ...

[Lunar New Year ](https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/01/31/lunar-new-year-chinese-tiger/?itid=lk_inline_manual_2)kicks off this weekend, and if you feel the past year has been a tumultuous roller coaster, you’ll be glad to hear that, as the [Year of the Tiger ](https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/01/31/lunar-new-year-chinese-tiger/?itid=lk_inline_manual_2)draws to an end, the rabbit is traditionally a symbol of hope and peace, possibly signaling a calmer year ahead. Also referred to as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, it is one of the most important Asian holidays, marked by family reunions, feasting and gifts.

NEW DELHI: January 22 is the first day of the Chinese Lunar Year 2023, also called the Spring festival, which is being celebrated in South & North Korea, ...

People would prepare lots of food, fruits, and candies on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year to welcome the Gods and Goddesses. Be prepared to hear the sound of firecrackers for the whole first day of the Lunar New Year. People will go to temples to pray for good fortunate on the first day of the Lunar New Year. The married daughter would visit her parents on the second day of the Lunar New Year. It is said that people often get into arguments on the third day of the Lunar New Year. The family reunion dinner taking place on Lunar New Year’s Eve is all about gathering together with your family to have the heartiest meal of the year. Charye is the term used for describing the worshiping of one’s ancestors during the Lunar New Year. The Spring Festival in Taiwan, also known as the first day of Lunar New Year is the most popular festival in Chinese speaking community all over the world. NEW DELHI: January 22 is the first day of the Chinese Lunar Year 2023, also called the Spring festival, which is being celebrated in South & North Korea, and Taiwan, the Republic of China, and other places across the world by these communities. On December 24th people will send off the kitchen god back to the god of Jade Emperor which is called “farewell to stove god” activities. According to Hwang Il-yong, Director, Korean Cultural Centre in India, Seollal (설날) is one of the most important traditional festivals in South Korea. On lunar calendar, each year is named after one of the 12 animals in the traditional zodiac: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig.

The animal changes every year for Chinese New Year and the holiday can be traced back to the Warring States Period between 475 BC and 221 AD.

They believed that the old man was a deity who came to their rescue. The Nian would eat villagers, especially children in the middle of the night. In one year, all the villagers decided to hide from the beast. It is also observed worldwide in regions and countries that houses significant Overseas Chinese or Sinophone populations including Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam and beyond Asia, particularly in Australia, Canada, Mauritius, New Zealand, Peru, [South Africa](/topic/south-africa), UK, US, as well as many European countries. The first day of Chinese New Year starts on the new moon that appears between January 21 and February 20. In Chinese

Hello from San Francisco, where we've been invited to hunt for rabbit statues as part of a new public art display. As Citylab reports, they're all tied into ...

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Lunar New Year has always been my favorite holiday. Growing up in San Diego as a Chinese-Vietnamese-American, I took pride in educating others about the ...

For more information, go to 27 to Jan. 21 to Jan. 20 to Jan. 4 to Feb. on Jan. Head to Balboa Park for an annual celebration hosted by the House of China. 28 and Jan. 21 and Jan. In China and Vietnam, the Lunar New Year is defined by an animal of the zodiac. Celebrants will also eat symbolic foods, such as oranges for health or noodles for longevity. In the U.S., many Asian-American communities celebrate it for three days.

Celebrate with firecrackers in Manhattan's Chinatown · Celebrate Chinese New Year in Staten Island · See the Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade and Festival.

Admission to the grounds is $10 for adults and $4 for children six years and older. [learn about rabbits and their role in the Chinese Zodiac](https://www.wavehill.org/calendar/family-art-project-fan-for-lunar-new-year) at the Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center on Saturday, Jan. 28 at the Brooklyn Children's Museum in Crown Heights. The event will be Jan. 21, the Met will host a series of events that will last most of the day. There will be a few scheduled Lion Dances throughout the day in the Great Hall, and opportunities to create Chinese Zodiac charms and craft hand drums, to list just a few of the activities. Violinist Ning Feng will be among the performers in this end-of-January musical celebration of the Lunar New Year. The event is free; food and crafts are available for purchase. As the name suggests, there will be fireworks, but there will also be performances and traditional delicacies. The route begins at the intersection of Mott and Canal Streets and loops around in the direction of the Manhattan Bridge, before heading back up past Grand Street, next to Sara D. The parade, which will feature dragon dancing and other performances, will kick off at 1 p.m. [25th New Year Firecracker Ceremony and Cultural Festival](https://betterchinatown.com/2023-lunar-new-year-events/) is Sunday, Jan.

NewJeans' Danielle has apologized for referring to Lunar New Year as “Chinese New Year.” On January 19, Danielle sent her fans a message on the fan ...

Danielle soon came under fire for her use of the phrase “Chinese New Year,” as Lunar New Year is a holiday celebrated by many countries across Asia, not just China. Because Lunar New Year is a holiday celebrated by many countries and regions, including our country [Korea], my choice of words was inappropriate, and I deeply regret it. NewJeans’ Danielle Apologizes For Calling Lunar New Year “Chinese New Year”

For many cultures, 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit and to welcome it in, the Greater Cleveland Chapter of OCA, an Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) ...

Kwan Lion Dance is a traditional performance group and a local favorite, especially this time of year. Wong said there is an influx of events compared to the last couple of years because the COVID-19 pandemic minimized large gatherings. Downtown Akron is hosting a Lunar New Year celebration the evening of January 28 that will include the Kwan Lion Dance group and will be capped off with a fireworks show.

An animation GIF shows shoppers browsing ahead of Lunar New Year in Jakarta, Indonesia; a packed Shanghai train station as people depart to visit family; ...

Here, a vendor sells traditional Chinese snacks in Yangon's Chinatown district in Myanmar ahead of the holiday. Here, people enjoy ice cream next to a large cat statue in Hanoi, Vietnam, on Tuesday. Kim Phan Nguyễn-Stone, pictured with her daughter in Vancouver, is excited about marking the Lunar New Year. Here, a man walks past trees decorated with lanterns at a park in Beijing on Friday. With China lifting its zero COVID policy last month, many are travelling to visit family for the first time since the pandemic began. Chinese Lunar New Year begins Sunday, according to the lunisolar calendar.

Sydney-based feng shui practitioner Meixi Yan says the Lunar New Year should usher in a time of "change and hope". "People should have an open mind to ...

The year has a birth date too [according to the solar calendar]." For example, the Spring Ox drawing for the 2023 Year of the Rabbit has the shepherd boy positioned behind the ox, indicating that the Lunar New Year is ahead of the Solar New Year. The Lunar New Year of the Rabbit begins 14 days ahead of the Solar New Year, which is also called the Start of Spring. Because the Year of the Rabbit is so long, it includes two Solar New Years — one on February 4, 2023 and the other on February 4, 2024. There are two different systems used to introduce the Year of the Rabbit — the lunar calendar which begins on January 22 and the solar calendar which begins on February 4. Lunar New Year brings in the Year of the Rabbit, promising 'change and hope' in 2023

The Lunar New Year is almost upon us, and soon Asian American communities across North Texas will come together to usher in happiness, blessings and good...

In Vietnamese culture, the year of the cat stands for longevity, determination and good fortune, Xie said. In both cultures, people born in certain zodiac years are considered to have some of the corresponding animal’s qualities. This year’s Lunar New Year is unique for representing two zodiac signs, said Jian Xie, president of the Asian Culture and Education Society USA. “Long lives for the elderly, good grades for students, a rich and strong America and world peace.” Unlike the solar Gregorian calendar, this new year is partially based on the lunar calendar, in which each month signals a new moon phase. A new year’s moon will appear Sunday, marking the beginning of the holiday.

There are new clothes, big meals, and the traditional red envelopes of money for children. The red signifies good luck. There are also plenty of tasty, ...

She topped the bread with an image of a Miffy, a famous rabbit from a Dutch children’s book. Lieu plans to do the same this year for her nine-year-old son. “On Lunar New Year, for three days you go visit family, friends and teachers,” said Linh Trinh, a Vietnamese food historian studying at the University of Michigan. Li told the Associated Press, “I don’t really like desserts and pastries, but I just want to bring something home as a gift.” In Beijing, China, people have been lining up outside Daoxiangcun, one of the city’s best-known bakeries, for New Year dessert gifts. There are also plenty of tasty, sweet desserts to have with tea throughout the day.

The animal for 2022 is the Rabbit. Every year has a different animal, based on the Chinese zodiac. Each year in a 12-year cycle is represented by a zodiac ...

The Lunar New Year marks the start of a new year, according to the Chinese lunar calendar. Is Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year the same thing? What is the Chinese New Year animal for 2022? It's the start of the new year on the Chinese calendar. Red is a commonly seen colour during the Lunar New Year celebrations as it is the symbol of joy. [Lunar New Year celebrations across the country](https://www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/130943200/lunar-new-year-celebrations-across-the-country?rm=a)

The Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, is a celebration of the new year that begins Sunday, Jan. 22, and ends on Sunday, Feb. 5.

[Annual San Diego Chinese New Year Food and Cultural Fair (Feb. [Chinese New Year Festival (Jan. [SD Lunar New Year Festival (Jan. The Lunar New Year is a chance for a fresh start; the annual festival includes cleaning, cleansing, hanging banners, food preparation and eating with loved ones. [San Diego Tet Festival (Jan. The Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, is a celebration of the new year that begins Sunday, Jan. Visitors can enjoy a wide range of food, live entertainment and fun for the whole family. The Lunar New Year also marks the change of signs on the Chinese zodiac calendar. In Chinese tradition, elders and, in some parts, married couples give the envelopes to children, unmarried family members and friends. The color red of the envelope is used to represent prosperity. South Koreans celebrate Seollal, or Korean Near Year, which is considered one of the major traditional holidays. Some legends say the cat finishes in fourth place, while in others, the cat is disqualified or was pushed into the river by the rat.

Countries around the world are gearing up to celebrate the Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year.

The Lunar New Year marks the start of a new year, according to the Chinese lunar calendar. Is Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year the same thing? What is the Chinese New Year animal for 2022? It's the start of the new year on the Chinese calendar. Red is a commonly seen colour during the Lunar New Year celebrations as it is the symbol of joy. [Lunar New Year celebrations across the country](https://www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/130943200/lunar-new-year-celebrations-across-the-country?rm=a)

Where is the Lunar New Year celebrated? Why is Vietnam celebrating the Year of the Cat instead of the rabbit?

Each year in the calendar is given a name using a combination of 12 earthly branches — each of which corresponds to an animal in the zodiac — and 10 heavenly stems.” The earthly branch for this year is called Mao, which is similar to “cat” in Vietnamese. In others, it’s the rabbit. In Vietnam, however, revelers are gearing up to celebrate the cat. The Year of the Cat is entrenched in lore, none of which has been proven, so we go with what our elders say. Along with red envelopes of lucky money, Vietnamese people prepare for the festival with peach blossoms and/or kumquats. According to the Lighting firecrackers is a common New Years tradition in China, though air pollution regulations have caused a downward trend in their use. At the end of the day, the Lunar New Year festival is all about celebrating family, the upcoming arrival of spring and the start of a hopefully prosperous new year. 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit according to the Chinese Zodiac. The Lunar New Year celebrates the beginning of spring and the new year in keeping with the lunisolar calendar. [Year of the Rabbit](https://chinesenewyear.net/zodiac/rabbit/) with the start of the Lunar New Year.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Labor Member for Reid Sally Sitou attended celebrations in Burwood on Sunday. "For me, Lunar New Year is all about community ...

The first day of the Lunar New Year is called Tết Nguyên Đán. "I am most worried about the rural areas and farmers. The Year of the Rabbit or the Year of the Cat? Lunar New Year celebrations are in full swingas the world ushers in the Year of the Rabbit and the Year of the Cat. According to the twelve zodiac signs in Vietnamese culture, 2023 is the Year of the Cat, rather than the Rabbit. In Chinese mythology, the rabbit — the fourth of the 12 signs of the zodiac — stands for harmony and longevity.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has joined thousands of revellers across the country ushering in the Lunar New Year.

The holiday also marks the first new year celebrations since the lifting of Covid restrictions in China. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has joined thousands of revellers across the country ushering in the Lunar New Year. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has joined the Lunar New Year festivities in Sydney, which claims to have the largest celebrations outside of Asia.

China ended its quarantine requirements for incoming travellers this month, allowing Chinese people to travel freely abroad for the first time since the ...

“Family reunion is the happiest thing in every family.” Li will play at Chatswood’s Legends and Lanterns New Year concert on February 4. “Music has no borders.

The NSW Government will continue its long-standing tradition of celebrating Lunar New Year with the state's diverse communities by lighting the sails.

It is about showing communities and the world that we welcome everyone and value our diversity. This year, Lunar New Year commenced today (Sunday, 22 January). “Lighting the sails of the Sydney Opera House is more than just keeping a tradition we started more than ten years ago.

Western Australians today join millions around the world in welcoming in the Chinese Lunar New Year. Celebrations will be held across the State, ...

"To everyone celebrating the Chinese New Year - Gong xi fa cai for the Year of the Rabbit." "The Perth Chinese New Year Fair is an exciting opportunity for all Western Australians to celebrate the beginning of a new year and the hope that it brings. The Chinese New Year is linked to the beginning of the northern Spring and is also the start of a new sign in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac.

Anthony Albanese toured Burwood's Emerald Square on Sunday alongside Immigration Minister Andrew Giles and local Labor member Sally Sitou. He was greeted with a ...

“I was born in the Year of the Rabbit as well, so I’m taking it as a sign that we’re going to have a very good year,” he told Hobart’s 7HOFM radio station. “Some of those kids haven’t had the opportunity to see a lion dance.” “After the last couple of years, the community want to get out and celebrate and be with each other.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been spotted today in Burwood, Sydney, celebrating the first day of the Lunar New Year.

Chinese New Year is observed on the first new moon of the year. It usually appears between 21st January to 20th February. This signifies the passing of winter and onset of the spring. This year Chinese New Year falls on 22nd January, 2023.

Happy Chinese New Year 2023. This new Chinese year is the reason to thank you for everything and wish you a year full of happiness and prosperity. Happy [Chinese new year 2023](/topic/chinese-new-year-2023). The lunar new year is here! [Chinese New Year](/topic/chinese-new-year)is observed on the first new moon of the year. Happy Chinese New Year.

Cody Duong, coordinator of Asian American Program and Services at OU, is from Southern California, and was born into a family of Vietnamese refugees who moved ...

Melody Liu, who lives in Beijing, lost her grandfather earlier this month, just weeks before the Spring Festival. It was a chaotic time, she says. The family ...

But authorities have been building up to declare a "full victory" in the Communist Party's fight against Covid. "I only wish for my family to be safe and sound. The other constant is a sticky rice cake or nian gao, a homonym for "grow higher every year". Melody, like so many others, is unimpressed: "We have had free Covid tests and free vaccines for the past three years. That's what Zowie Li, who grew up in Wuhan, missed the most about not being able to make it home during the pandemic for the last three reunions. Even as large swathes of China turn festive red - the colour of the Spring Festival - it's hard to miss the white, the sign of a household in mourning. And then there are those who are celebrating, but with a heavy heart, well aware of the empty seats. We just can't give her the truth," Melody says. That visit happened just before the pandemic was declared - and China's zero-Covid policy in the years since, which required travellers to quarantine for weeks, kept her away from home. It's a chance for families to gather and celebrate each other's successes, and regroup for a fresh start. It's been three years since the young communication professional, who lives in Hong Kong, has been home to Shanghai. "I'm so looking forward to going home this time," says Sandy Bai.

People across China have rung in the lunar new year with family gatherings and crowds visiting temples after the government lifted its strict zero-Covid ...

In Hong Kong, people flocked to the city’s largest Taoist temple, Wong Tai Sin, to burn the first incense sticks of the year. Larger public celebrations also returned for what is known as the spring festival in China, with the capital hosting thousands of cultural events – on a larger scale than a year ago. Each year is named after one of the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac in a repeating cycle, with this year being the year of the rabbit.

Police are attending a shooting in Monterey Park, California, that left multiple casualties, the Los Angeles Times reports, citing a law enforcement source.

The shooting took place after 10pm (4pm AEST) around the location of a Chinese Lunar New Year celebration held in Monterey Park, the newspaper reported. - The shooting took place after 10pm (4pm AEST) around the location of a Chinese Lunar New Year celebration held in Monterey Park Police are attending a shooting in Monterey Park in California following reports of multiple casualties, the Los Angeles Times says, citing a law enforcement source on Saturday night (local time).

Lunar New Year 2023 is celebrated this year on Sunday (Jan. 22) as the new lunar cycle turns over into the Year of the Rabbit, according to the Chinese ...

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The gunfire was reported around 10:22 p.m. local time inside a Chinese-owned ballroom dance studio on West Garvey Avenue in Monterey Park. Local police arrived ...

The attack occurred at the end of the first day of a two-day street festival to celebrate Lunar New Year. Meyer did not give further details about the shooter or possible motive. At least 10 people were killed and 10 others were wounded in a shooting Saturday evening in a city east of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said.

The shooting took place after 10pm local time near Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations in Monterey Park.

The shooting occurred at Star Ballroom Dance Studio, a few blocks from city hall on Monterey Park’s main thoroughfare of Garvey Avenue, which is dotted with strip malls of small businesses whose signs are in both English and Chinese. The shooting happened in the heart of its downtown where red lanterns decorated the streets for the Lunar New Year festivities. is becoming with all these mass shootings, even in the New Year.” The database defines a mass killing as four people killed, not including the perpetrator. We’re right in the middle of the city, but it’s really safe.” On Saturday, its website said, it was hosting an event called “Star Night” from 8 pm to 11:30 pm. It was also the deadliest attack since May 24, when 21 people were killed in an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. The suspect in both cases was described as an Asian male. Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said the shooting at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio in Monterey Park left five women and five men dead and wounded another 10 people. We don’t know their condition, but we’re going to handle that in safest manner that we possibly can and try and identify that person. Monterey Park is a city of about 60,000 people on the eastern edge of Los Angeles and is composed mostly of Asian immigrants from China or first-generation Asian Americans. Other cities sent extra officers to watch over the celebrations.

Millions could finally make their first trip back to their hometowns to reunite with their families without worrying about the hassles of quarantine, ...

Each year is named after one of the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac in a repeating cycle, with this year being the Year of the Rabbit. Chinese health experts say the wave of infections across the country has already peaked. The Lunar New Year is the most important annual holiday in China. “I didn’t get the virus, but my husband and everyone in my family did. I still think it’s important to protect ourselves.” The mass movement of people during the holiday period may spread the pandemic, boosting infections in some areas, but a second COVID-19 wave is unlikely in the near term, Wu Zunyou, chief epidemiologist at the China Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, said on Saturday on the Weibo social media platform.

It's a multi-day celebration meant to ring in the spring season, which is why it's also called "Chunjie" or "Spring Festival." Unlike the Gregorian calendar, ...

"The Chinese Lunar New Year is a time of reunion for everyone to come together," said Sunny Yang from the Chinese Association for Science and Technology in Pittsburgh. Each year in the Lunar calendar is represented by one of the 12 zodiac animals, and this year will be the year of the rabbit symbolizing longevity, peace, and prosperity. The Year of the Rabbit: The Lunar New Year and what it means

Celebrating the Lunar New Year with some favorite dishes including fried spring rolls, whole steamed fish and lo bak go.

At Yi Mei Deli in San Gabriel, they are listed on the menu as “daikon cakes.” At most dim sum houses, the cakes are pan-fried until the tops and bottoms are speckled with brown bits that crisp up in the pan. We opt for the latter, the best way to appreciate the essence of the sea in the fish. The rolls, labeled “egg rolls” on the menu, are golden cigars filled with minced cabbage, carrots, mushroom, ground pork and broken vermicelli noodles. The wrappers are brittle and bubbly, shattering on contact, with an ethereal crunch. “Every year, you get rich from the fish.” Like many Chinese families, Young celebrates with a dinner on the eve of the Lunar New Year, which starts today . She recently started a campaign with the James Beard Foundation called #SupportChinatowns, encouraging people to share their support of these businesses on social media. They are the color of money. This can be due to a food or dish’s shape, name, pronunciation, history and, in some cases, the traditions of individual families. Everyone excavates for meat until the bones are clean, then we spoon the leftover sauce onto bowls of rice, or slurp it straight from the plate. And they are so sure that eating specific foods will change that outcome.” Specific foods hold meaning and even power depending on who you ask.

Pope Francis offers greetings to those celebrating Lunar New Year following his Sunday Angelus address.

At the end of his Sunday Angelus in St. Lunar New Year, or the Chinese New Year or often-called the 'Spring Festival' in mainland China, is one of the several Lunar New Years of Asia. Pope Francis sent greetings to those celebrating Lunar New Year, marking the new year according to the traditional Chinese calendar.

People across China rang in the Lunar New Year on Sunday with large family gatherings and crowds visiting temples after the government lifted its strict ...

on Lunar New Year's Eve, with everyone trying to be the first, or among the first, to put their incense sticks into the stands in front of the temple's main hall. The mass movement of people may cause the virus to spread in certain areas, said Wu Zunyou, the chief epidemiologist at China's Center for Disease Control. Larger public celebrations also returned for what is known as the Spring Festival in China, with the capital hosting thousands of cultural events — on a larger scale than a year ago. She said she brought her 7-year-old son to Qianmen to experience the festive vibe in Beijing and learn about traditional Chinese culture. Each year is named after one of the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac in a repeating cycle, with this year being the Year of the Rabbit. The Lunar New Year is the most important annual holiday in China.

A new lunar new year is hopping off to a great start and Google is marking the occasion with a series of Google doodles.

You can [watch the Venus and Saturn conjunction in a free webcast](https://www.space.com/venus-saturn-free-livestream-jan-22-2023) at 11 a.m. The Doodle artwork is crafted from paper to honor Chinese paper-cutting (Jianzhi), which is a long-time Lunar New Year tradition." [Venus and Saturn will shine extremely close together](https://www.space.com/venus-saturn-conjunction-tonight-jan-22-2023) after sunset in a planetary conjunction. The Doodle artwork is crafted from paper to honor the paper folding & cutting art traditionally practiced during Lunar New Year." "The traditions of the Lunar New Year festival date back thousands of years to a popular legend. [Lunar New Year 2023 began today](https://www.space.com/lunar-new-year-2023-year-of-the-rabbit) (Jan.

Asian communities around the world mark the new year with fireworks, parades and other festivities.

The Lantern Festival is held on the first full moon of the year to mark the end of the New Year season. Grace Meng, a Democrat from New York, sponsored a bill that would have made Lunar New Year the It's a possibility, though not a likely one for the moment. Americans are typically most familiar with Chinese New Year celebrations, with dragon parades, boat races and fireworks. [10 "heavenly stems,"](https://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/focus/stems.htm) each of which represents one of the five elements of Taoism: fire, earth, water, wood and metal. Since the beast, Nian (Chinese for "year"), was afraid of bright lights, loud noises and the color red, they were used to exile the beast. Many people wear red during Lunar New Year, and children often receive red envelopes stuffed with money. Rabbits are also associated with the moon, because of the mythical Jade Rabbit who lives there. Participants enjoy special foods like Thịt Kho trứng (braised pork with duck eggs) and decorate yellow apricot blossoms and other plants. So 2022 was technically the Year of the Water Tiger, and 2023 is the Year of the Water Rabbit. The year 2023 in the Gregorian calendar is designated the Year of the Rabbit. It's Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival, when Asian communities around the world will say farewell to the Year of the Tiger and usher in the Year of the Rabbit.

The festival is an important event to share with loved ones and, now COVID restrictions have lifted, long-awaited family reunions are taking place right ...

The shooter was believed to be an Asian man between 30 and 50 years old based on descriptions from eyewitnesses, law enforcement officials said.

The shooter was believed to be an Asian man between 30 and 50 years old based on descriptions from eyewitnesses, law enforcement officials said.

A shooting at a ballroom dance venue near Los Angeles that killed 10 people is the deadliest US shooting since last year's attack at a school in Ulvade, ...

Police have not said what kind of gun was used in the attack. Monterey Park is a city of about 60,000 people around (11 km from downtown Los Angeles. Five of the victims were male and five were female, Luna said. Police gather at the scene near the intersection of Garvey and Garfield Avenue in Monterey Park, California. The scene of the shooting in Monterey Park, California. "Could it be our suspect?

The van was found as part of a manhunt after a gunman killed 10 people at a ballroom dance studio amid Lunar New Years celebrations in a predominantly Asian ...

The shooting occurred at Star Ballroom Dance Studio, a few blocks from city hall on Monterey Park’s main thoroughfare of Garvey Avenue, which is dotted with strip malls of small businesses whose signs are in both English and Chinese. The shooting happened in the heart of its downtown where red lanterns decorated the streets for the Lunar New Year festivities. The database defines a mass killing as four people killed, not including the perpetrator. We’re right in the middle of the city, but it’s really safe.” Then 20 to 30 minutes later, a man with a gun entered the Lai Lai Ballroom in nearby Alhambra. Monterey Park is a city of about 60,000 people on the eastern edge of Los Angeles and is composed mostly of Asian immigrants from China or first-generation Asian-Americans. It was also the deadliest attack since May 24, when 21 people were killed in an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. We don’t know their condition, but we’re going to handle that in safest manner that we possibly can and try and identify that person. He likely tried and failed to target a second dance hall, authorities said. Other cities sent extra officers to watch over the celebrations. Earlier on Sunday, law enforcement officials swarmed and entered the van after surrounding it for hours before going in. Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna identified the man as 72-year-old Huu Can Tran and said no other suspects were at large.