Chaoshan people hold a special ritual to celebrate the start of the new year and wish for good luck for the next. The ceremony usually involved a big fire in an empty space, where the fire could grow ...

This May, over 180 Chinese films, such as “Ne Zha 2,” “Detective Chinatown 1900,” “Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force,” ...

As we move into the latter half of 2025, the Year of the Wood Snake brings promising opportunities for several Chinese zodiac signs. Dragons can expect recognition and financial gains, while Snakes ...

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Beijing lost no time in co-opting “Ne Zha 2” as a symbol of China’s creative rise and cultural “soft power moment.” State media touted the film’s success as proof that Chinese folklore and artistry ...

In 2024, to celebrate my first Chinese New Year in Perth, I organised a dinner for my Perth family. My Irish-Australian partner and his adult children and one of their partners indulged me and we ...

Leeds' Chinese community has celebrated Lunar New Year with a traditional lion dance. Crowds also gathered in the city centre to take part in singing, dancing and art workshops. New Vision ...

The Chinese lunar new year is here, and 2025 marks the year of the snake. Over 3,500 years old, the Chinese lunar cycle lasts 12 years and is represented by a different animal each year.

A participant tries on traditional Chinese costume during an event in celebration of the Chinese New Year at the Confucius Institute of Far Eastern Federal University of Russia, in Vladivostok ...

The Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, is a significant traditional festival celebrated in China and other East Asian countries. Starting on January 29, 2025, it will usher in the ...

As the world welcomes the Chinese New Year 2025, hearts are filled with joy, hope, and the promise of new beginnings. Rooted in centuries-old traditions, the Lunar New Year is one of the most ...

Happy Chinese new year wishes: Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is one of the most anticipated celebrations around the world. Happy Chinese New Year 2025: Chinese New Year ...