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Chinese New Year Spring Festival
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In China, Chinese New Year—often called the Spring Festival—marks the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunisolar calendar. It is one of the country’s most important holidays, associated with welcoming spring, honouring deities and ancestors, and bringing families together. Celebrations traditionally run from New Year’s Eve to the Lantern Festival on the fifteenth day. Visitors may encounter regional customs, reunion meals, red paper decorations bearing wishes for good fortune, and festive firecrackers, with traditions varying across China. The first day falls on a new moon between 21 January and 20 February, so check current official dates and local arrangements before travelling.
Data updated: 2026-07-08← Back to all events
