Lunar New Year

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Title

Lunar New Year

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Collection

AnyQuestions

Description

Lunar New Year is a festival celebrated in Asian cultures that marks the beginning of the new year. It is based on a lunar calendar and begins with the first new moon of the year, so the dates vary around January and February each year. This festival is celebrated by billions of people around the world and goes by different names depending on culture, such as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival.

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Article

Date created

29-07-2025

URL

https://anyquestions.govt.nz/many-answers/chinese-new-year

Related subjects

Chinese New Year / history / origin / customs / traditions / activities / myths and legends / Spring Festival / Lunar New Year / foods / dragon dance / lion dance / taboos / celebrations / festival / social sciences / identity, culture and organisation / place and environment

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