How to get lucky in the Year of the Dragon: money, colours, clothing, food
Everyone hopes Lunar New Year ushers in a lucky year for them, and Chinese people follow a lot of traditions to boost their luck. Read on to find out about …
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Opinion | Lunar New Year: how folding red envelopes opens up Chinese cultural traditions
For example, I once held a Lunar New Year presentation at work. My colleagues, none of whom are Chinese, learned about the holiday through photos of my past celebrations and …
Thousands of vehicles stuck on highways in China as snow snarls Lunar New Year travel
BEIJING — Icy conditions trapped thousands of motorists on highways in central China as snow and freezing rain snarled travel by air, train and road during the annual Lunar New …
Visual guide to the Year of the Dragon 2024: Zodiac signs, personalities, and traditions
Are you a dragon? Click on your birth date for your Chinese zodiac animal What kind of Dragon are you? Chinese element theory assigns one of five elements – Gold …
5 Year of the Dragon stamp sets from Hong Kong, mainland China, Japan, Thailand and the Isle of Man: are they better than the US’ much criticised design?
But people have criticised the design for not looking like a dragon, with other animals it apparently resembles including a monkey, a cow and even the fictional Bull Demon King …
Blizzards and extreme weather could disrupt China’s Lunar New Year travel
Snowstorms and other extreme weather could disrupt transport for the hundreds of millions travelling across China during the Lunar New Year travel period, known as chun yun. The China Meteorological …
Year of the Dragon 2024: are you predicted bad luck? 5 ways to increase your good vibes, from wearing red underwear to getting married
These deities reign one by one over a 60-year cycle, replaced with the passing of each year. The current reigning deity is known as the Grand Duke of Jupiter, or …
Red Sea attacks see exporters turn to China-Europe Railway Express ahead of Lunar New Year
Their actions have forced major shipping lines, including Danish shipping giant Maersk, Chinese state-owned shipping company Cosco and energy giant BP, to stop using the Suez Canal and Red Sea …
Frequently asked questions: how long is Chinese New Year?
How long is Chinese New Year? Festivities typically run for 15 days – or 16 if you count Chinese New Year’s Eve celebrations. The festivities for what is also known …
Frequently asked questions: what to wear for Chinese New Year? The clue is in one of those 3 words – new
Men generally opt for Tang suits, which feature a distinctive stand-up collar and sophisticated button designs reminiscent of the Tang dynasty. A cheongsam or qipao is a popular choice for …