Lunar New Year Around the World

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Light exhibition held in Singapore to celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year
2017-01-26 09:26 Xinhua Editor: Xu Shanshan

The "Love in Springtime" exhibition is held from Jan. 21 to Feb. 26 to celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year.

Visitors view light installations at "Love in Springtime" light exhibition in Singapore's Sentosa island, Jan. 25, 2017. The "Love in Springtime" exhibition is held from Jan. 21 to Feb. 26 to celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year. (Xinhua/Then Chih Wey)

Visitors view light installations at "Love in Springtime" light exhibition in Singapore's Sentosa island, Jan. 25, 2017. (Xinhua/Then Chih Wey)

Visitors view light installations at "Love in Springtime" light exhibition in Singapore's Sentosa island, Jan. 25, 2017. (Xinhua/Then Chih Wey)

A visitor views light installations at "Love in Springtime" light exhibition in Singapore's Sentosa island, Jan. 25, 2017. (Xinhua/Then Chih Wey)

Visitors view light installations at "Love in Springtime" light exhibition in Singapore's Sentosa island, Jan. 25, 2017. The "Love in Springtime" exhibition is held from Jan. 21 to Feb. 26 to celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year. (Xinhua/Then Chih Wey)

 

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UN Secretary-General extends Chinese New Year greeting

 

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Grand celebration of Chinese Lunar New Year to strengthen China-Myanmar relation
Source: Xinhua 2017-01-25 18:58:21


YANGON, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- The upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year festival will be celebrated on a grand scale in Yangon's Chinatown, a senior Myanmar's official said Wednesday.

The celebration will strengthen China-Myanmar relation, and also boost China-Myanmar friendship and cooperation as well as development and peace in the country, U Phyo Min Thein, Chief Minister of Yangon region, told the Chinese community.

This is the very first grand celebration in Yangon since 1962 and it stands a great opportunity for Myanmar to attract tourists similarly as in Chinatowns in other countries, said U Ni, Vice President of Chinese Chambers of Commerce in Myanmar.

Starting from Jan. 28, the celebration will last for three consecutive days, also the first three days of the Year of Rooster.

On Jan. 28 morning, the grand opening ceremony will begin with dragon and lion dances performed by several dancing groups.

Over 3,100 light bulbs are being installed along Maha Bandoola Street, the main street of the Chinatown. Five archways are also built with entertainment stages.

Various entertainment programs including songs, dances, and dragon and lion dances will be performed. Three cultural troupes from China will arrive and stage performances during the festival.

During the event, Chinese traditional handicrafts and cultural objects will be showcased at booths lined up on the main road of the Chinatown.

U Ni called on overseas Chinese people worldwide to jointly celebrate the new year happily in the countries they are respectively living in.

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Chinese New Year 2017: Theresa May's message

 

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IMF chief Lagarde, WHO head Margaret Chan send New Year's greetings to China
CGTN
Published on Jan 23, 2017

International Monetary Fund head Christine Lagarde, and World Health Organization director general Margaret Chan have sent their well-wishes to the Chinese people, who are set to celebrate the Chinese New Year in the coming days.

 

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Chinese Lunar New Year celebrated in Myanmar
2017-01-26 10:43 Xinhua Editor:Xu Shanshan

Photo taken on Jan. 25, 2017 shows lanterns decorated for the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year in the Chinatown of Yangon, Myanmar. The Chinese Lunar New Year falls on Jan. 28 this year. (Xinhua/U Aung)

People buy decorative items for the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year at a shop in the Chinatown of Yangon, Myanmar, Jan. 25, 2017. The Chinese Lunar New Year falls on Jan. 28 this year. (Xinhua/U Aung)

Photo taken on Jan. 25, 2017 shows lanterns decorated for the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year in the Chinatown of Yangon, Myanmar. The Chinese Lunar New Year falls on Jan. 28 this year. (Xinhua/U Aung)

Photo taken on Jan. 25, 2017 shows lanterns decorated for the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year in the Chinatown of Yangon, Myanmar. The Chinese Lunar New Year falls on Jan. 28 this year. (Xinhua/U Aung)

People buy decorative items for the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year at a shop in the Chinatown of Yangon, Myanmar, Jan. 25, 2017. The Chinese Lunar New Year falls on Jan. 28 this year. (Xinhua/U Aung)

A woman buys decorative items for the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year at a shop in the Chinatown of Yangon, Myanmar, Jan. 25, 2017. The Chinese Lunar New Year falls on Jan. 28 this year. (Xinhua/U Aung)

 

[ohmrlobalobayeh]

CNY in SG is a major festival. Almost the entire country is in shutdown mode as families close down businesses early for the day and everyone rushes home or to restaurants for the annual reunion dinner on CNY eve, followed by another 3 days of celebration.

Year of the Rooster

金鸡报喜迎新门

 

[AViet]

In Singapore, which one is more important? Chinese New Year or 1st Jan. I know that CNY is important, but some of my business partners in Singapore (ethnic Chinese) take very long holiday in Gregorian New Year

 

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In Pictures: Chinese New Year celebrations in Singapore through the years

http://www.straitstimes.com/multime...r-celebrations-in-singapore-through-the-years

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Chinese New Year celebrations in Sydney will turn landmarks including the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge red to usher in the lunar new year. Photo Jeremy Piper


Sydney turns red for Chinese New Year

The Daily Telegraph
January 27, 2017 10:43am

CHINESE New Year celebrations will be big, bold and red tonight as festivities begin to usher in the Year of the Rooster.

Sydney landmarks will be lit up in auspicious red to banish bad fortune, colourful lanterns will line the harbour foreshore and a huge program of events will run over the course of the 17-day festival.

After 12 months of the hyperactive Monkey (which may explain a lot about 2016), the new lunar year is tipped to be a challenging one requiring quick wit and pragmatism.

Roosters are one of the most colourful signs of the Chinese zodiac: Bright, charming, frank, resourceful and confident, the word ‘cocky’ can often sum them up.

But for those born under the Rooster sign (2005, 1993, 1981, 1969 and 1957), 2017 will be one of not-so-good fortune.

According to Chinese astrology, people in their zodiac year get lots of bad luck, which they can only temper by working hard, doing good deeds and making plenty of donations to charity.

Light installations at the 2017 Chinese New Year Lantern Festival at Tumbalong Park in Sydney. Picture: Getty

Angeline Oyang, the former president of the Chinese Community Association, says customs vary across regions but traditionally it’s a good idea to give your house a thorough clean on Friday before the New Year to rid it of any bad luck.

Custom also dictates Chinese families cook a lot of sweet food before the New Year, when the kitchen god makes an annual visit to an emperor in heaven.

“You want to sweeten the mouth of the kitchen god, to make sure he speaks well of you and your family,” Ms Oyang says.

People should avoid cleaning their houses or washing their hair during the first days of the New Year. Doing so would sweep away their luck, Ms Oyang says.

The largest lunar new year celebrations outside of Asia, Sydney celebrates Chinese New Year in a big way. Here are 5 ways to celebrate.

 

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The largest lunar new year celebrations outside of Asia, Sydney celebrates Chinese New Year in a big way. Here are 5 ways to celebrate.

1. PAINT THE TOWN RED

Sydney Opera House bathed in red for Chinese New Year — welcoming the Year of the Rooster! Picture: Supplied

Sydney landmarks will be bathed in a bold red light from January 27-29 to mark the beginning to the Lunar New Year 2017. They include the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Sydney Town Hall, David Jones, the Capitol Theatre and the State Library.

Roosters projections can also be seen on the roof of the Australian National Maritime Museum. There will also be a spectacular fireworks display at Circular Quay at 8.45pm tonight.


2. LUNAR ZODIAC LANTERNS

Larger-than-life lanterns will line the foreshore between the Opera House and Dawes Point. Picture: City of Sydney

Twelve larger than life lanterns in the shape of Chinese zodiac animals will light up the promenade around Circular Quay. From dusk daily Jan 27-Feb 12. Download the map to find where they are.

While you’re in Circular Quay, be sure to visit the Wall of Fortune — an interactive digital wall that captures your fortune for 2017 when you take a photo of the screen.

Chinatown Lion dances complete with firecrackers are a perfect way to ring in the lunar new year. Picture: Craig Wilson

3. CHINATOWN LION DANCES:

Set to the thunderous sound of Chinese red fire crackers to frighten off any leftover bad vibes from 2016, the flamboyant skilled Chinese Lion Dance teams are a must-see in Sydney’s Chinatown.

The Lion Dance is a Chinese tradition stretching back more than 1000 years and has been part of Sydney’s Lunar New Year Festival since it began 21 years ago.

There will be two performances per night at 6pm and 6.30pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights from January 27- February 12. Each performance is 10 minutes.

Kieran Tosolini, owner of RivaReno Gelato, with Kylie Kwong who will be creating special Asian-inspired gelato flavours for the Night Market celebrating Chinese New Year at Carriageworks on Saturday 27. Picture: Justin Lloyd

4. NIGHT MARKET CURATED BY KYLIE KWONG.

Immerse yourself in the food, pop culture and sounds of contemporary Asia at the Carriageworks Night Markets.

Kylie Kwong has assembled Sydney’s best producers, chefs and bars with more than 50 stallholders including Good Luck Pinbone, Spice I Am, Rockpool Bar & Grill, Eleven Bridge, Almond Bar, RivaReno Gelato, Moon Park, Bar Brosé, Lankan Filling Station by O Tama Carey, Giorgio De Maria’s Rootstock Wine Bar, The Grifter Brewing Company, Poor Toms Gin and StrangeLove.

On Saturday, January 28, 5-10pm, Ticket price $10.

The Sydney Chinese New Year Festival Dragon Boat Races are the biggest competitive event in Australia's dragon boat racing calendar. Picture: Katherine Griffiths/City of Sydney

5. DRAGON BOAT RACES

Thousands of paddlers and spectators will converge on Cockle Bay to watch the awesome 12m long Dragon Boats battle it out on February 12.

The fast-paced water sport is one of the most exciting events on the Chinese New Year calendar. Arrive early on Saturday morning to watch the traditional Taoist Eye Dotting Ceremony to ensure a safe weekend of racing. Click here for details.

 

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Chinese Lunar New Year celebrated around world
(Xinhua) 11:14, January 28, 2017

Celebration for the Chinese Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, which falls on Jan. 28 this year, in South Coast Plaza, California, the United States, on Jan. 26, 2017. (Xinhua/Zhang Chaoqun)

Praying for good fortune at a temple at Singapore's Waterloo street on the eve of Chinese Lunar New Year on Jan. 27, 2017. (Xinhua/Then Chih Wey)

Praying for good fortune at a temple at Singapore's Waterloo street on the eve of Chinese Lunar New Year on Jan. 27, 2017. (Xinhua/Then Chih Wey)

Images celebrating Chinese Lunar New Year are displayed at Piccadilly Circus, in London, Britain on Jan. 27, 2017. (Xinhua/Tim Ireland)

 

[rott]

Very busy with Chinese new year. Won't be commenting for a while.
Btw, happy spring festival to all the members.

 

[ahojunk]

Not quite Chinese New Year, but close enough.

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Chinese waist drum dance performed during parade celebrating Australia Day
(Xinhua) 10:02, January 27, 2017

Chinese waist drum dance during a parade celebrating the Australia Day in Adelaide, Australia, Jan. 26, 2017. Australia Day celebrations on January 26 mark the arrival of the first fleet of British ships at Sydney Cove in 1788. (Xinhua/Gu Wenbo)

Chinese waist drum dance during a parade celebrating the Australia Day in Adelaide, Australia, Jan. 26, 2017. Australia Day celebrations on January 26 mark the arrival of the first fleet of British ships at Sydney Cove in 1788. (Xinhua/Gu Wenbo)

Just beautiful, non Chinese Australians are participating!

 

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Philippine zoo launches rooster exhibition to mark Chinese New Year
Posted 27 Jan 2017 17:40
Updated 27 Jan 2017 22:25

MANILA: A zoo in Manila has set up a special exhibit to mark the start of the Chinese Year of the Rooster.

Malabon Zoo in the Philippine capital launched the "Roosters of the World" exhibition, which showcases roosters from Japan, England, the US, Poland, China, Malaysia and a 0.75m, 7kg giant red rooster from France named Mr Universe.

The zoo has a private collection of exotic and Philippine endemic animals, according to AP.

Malabon Zoo is a private collection of exotic and Philippine endemic animals.

Its owner Manny Tangco is said to have been inspired to set up the zoo after learning about the destruction of forests in the Philippines and reading the story of Noah's Ark.

- Agencies/mn

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