Chinese New Year

2023 - 1 - 22

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Lunar New Year: Chinese families meet for bittersweet reunions (BBC News)

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.

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Marcos calls for 'deeper compassion, solidarity' on Chinese New ... (GMA News Online)

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Sunday extended his greetings as the world celebrated the Chinese New Year.

Moreover, Marcos urged everyone to "focus on the common thread that reaffirms the bonds of our kinship and friendship that have allowed us to withstand all challenges and overcome ordeals that have come our way." He said it is through celebrations that "we are able to recognize the ties that bind us together as a family, a community, and a nation." "With hope and excitement, we welcome a new dawn that symbolizes our boundless wishes for prosperity for ourselves and our society," the President said in a statement.

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Marcos on Chinese New Year: Have compassion for the poor (CNN Philippines)

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 22) — President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. asked Filipinos to show compassion to the poor as the country celebrates the ...

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Marcos calls for compassion, solidarity on Chinese New Year (Manila Bulletin)

On Chinese New Year, President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. encouraged the Filipino-Chinese community to exercise deeper compassion toward those who have ...

16, Marcos conveyed his hope for a better tomorrow for the Philippines and China. In a message on Sunday, Jan. “Let us also focus on the common thread that reaffirms the bonds of our kinship and friendship that have allowed us to withstand all challenges and overcome ordeals that have come our way,” Marcos added.

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Chinese New Year 2023 interpretations (INQUIRER.net)

Today we welcome the Year of the Rabbit. ADVERTISEMENT. The rabbit is a symbol of longevity, peace and prosperity in Chinese culture. Hence, 2023 is seen ...

Hence, 2023 is a year of hope, a year of peace and success. Experts are in agreement that 2023 will be a favorable time for most zodiac signs: they see financial success as well as success in love and career advancement, with no significant health concerns. The rabbit is also a symbol of fertility. Rabbits are also known for having a good sense of money. The rabbit is a symbol of longevity, peace and prosperity in Chinese culture. Of course, this is assuming you have been planting seeds for success and watering these seeds with your commitment and dedication.

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Chinese New Year 2023: 10 Heartfelt messages you can send your loved ones (Economic Times)

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.

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China is celebrating the Lunar New Year, with most COVID rules lifted (NPR)

In Beijing, many worshippers offered morning prayers at the Lama Temple but the crowds appeared to be smaller compared to pre-pandemic days. The Tibetan ...

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.

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10 people have been killed in a shooting near LA after a Lunar New ... (NPR)

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.

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Chinese New Year celebrated worldwide (Anadolu Agency)

Millions of people throughout world celebrate Chinese Zodiac's 'Year of the Rabbit,' by watching dragon, lion dances; lighting red lanterns - Anadolu ...

[Anadolu Agency website contains only a portion of the news stories offered to subscribers in the AA News Broadcasting System (HAS), and in summarized form. [China](https://www.aa.com.tr/en/search/?s=China&tag=1) [Chinese New Year](https://www.aa.com.tr/en/search/?s=Chinese+New+Year&tag=1) [Chinese zodiac](https://www.aa.com.tr/en/search/?s=Chinese+zodiac&tag=1) [dragon and lion dances](https://www.aa.com.tr/en/search/?s=dragon+and+lion+dances&tag=1) [New Zealand](https://www.aa.com.tr/en/search/?s=New+Zealand&tag=1) [Serbia](https://www.aa.com.tr/en/search/?s=Serbia&tag=1) [Thailand](https://www.aa.com.tr/en/search/?s=Thailand&tag=1) [Year of the Rabbit](https://www.aa.com.tr/en/search/?s=Year+of+the+Rabbit&tag=1) In the UK, diners visited the lantern-decorated Chinatown in London and did not miss the opportunity to take selfies to celebrate the "Year of the Rabbit." A Chinese New Year global gala night, the third of its kind, was held online in New Zealand on Saturday to celebrate the festive occasion and promote Chinese culture globally, according to its organizer, the Culture Bridge. On Saturday, the Serbian capital of Belgrade celebrated the New Year with fireworks and a lion dance. The Chinese Zodiac has designated 2023 as the "Year of the Rabbit."

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PBBM: Explore cultural, historical richness of Chinese New Year (ptvnews.ph)

By Azer Parrocha | Philippine News Agency. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday, Jan. 22, called on Filipinos, including Filipino-Chinese, ...

A better tomorrow that is founded on unity, peace, and cooperation,” Marcos said. 22, called on Filipinos, including Filipino-Chinese, to examine the “cultural and historical richness” brought about by the celebration of Chinese New Year in the country. In a video message to the Chinese-Filipino community on Jan.

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Lunar New Year 2023: What the Year of the Rabbit Symbolizes (CNET)

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.

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Pope sends greetings for Lunar New Year (Vatican News)

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.

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Chinese New Year in the US has taken a dip in popularity (Quartz)

US-China politics and covid-19 appear to have dampened spending on the holiday's traditional goods.

Prior to the pandemic, Chinese students comprised the largest international student population in the US, accounting for 35% of all foreign-born students in the country. The precipitous drop in the number of Chinese university students in the US. In the first six months of 2022, the number of student visas issued to Chinese nationals Soon after the outbreak of covid-19, Pew Research found that unfavorable views of China [reached an all-time](https://www.pewresearch.org/global/2020/10/06/unfavorable-views-of-china-reach-historic-highs-in-many-countries/) high in many countries. This reverses the growth seen from 2020's Chinese New Year season to 2021. For Chinese and many other Asian communities, the Lunar New Year, which falls on January 22, is the most important holiday on the calendar.

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Chinese pray for health in Lunar New Year as COVID death toll rises (INQUIRER.net)

China rang in the Lunar New Year on Sunday with its people praying for health after three years of stress and financial hardship under the pandemic, ...

“Because of the pandemic, we hadn’t been out of China for three years,” said tourist and business owner Kiki Hu, 28, in Krabi on Thailand’s southwest coast. Disclaimer: The comments uploaded on this site do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of management and owner of Cebudailynews. Asia’s tourist hotspots have been bracing for the return of Chinese tourists, who spent $255 billion a year globally before the pandemic. Chinese health experts say the wave of infections across the country has already peaked. China on Jan. 7 in an abrupt policy U-turn, which followed historic protests against the curbs.

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Chinese New Year show kicked off Xander Pratt's PH tour (Manila Bulletin)

International DJ and creative director Xander Pratt started his tour in the Philippines with a successful staging of his show on Chinese New Year at Pura ...

Africa, the oldest inhabited continent on Earth, is home to the youngest population in the world. The WAY Tour is an international launch for his very first self-help guide in the form of a mantra deck. There will also be a meet and greet at Delmos restaurant and Pretty Huge Gym on Jan. On Feb. 25-27, he will be at The Farm in Tagaytay. Managed by AsiaTV studios and co-hosted by Earthsavers, the Asian Afro will be meeting with Cecile Alvarez, UNESCO Artist for Peace Monday, Jan.

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